The Carrera has long been Tag Heuer’s flagship model beloved by collectors especially ones with a passion for motorsports. The Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 18 chronograph unveiled in Basel world 2015 pays homage to the enduring success of the original vintage Carrera aesthetics. Deemed to be one of the firm’s best looking modern releases of vintage classics, the dial design is reminiscent of the 1960s Carrera ref. 7753 with a panda layout, as well as the beloved domed glass-box crystal and round chronograph pusher that ties closely to that very era. While the reference is larger than the vintage pieces that inspired it, at 39mm, it still manages to feel small enough to elicit a very specific vintage charm that mixes beautifully with the silver sunray dial and muted anthracite register design. A nod by collectors, the timepiece is powered by the Calibre 18 movement based on the self-winding Sellita SW300 module with the added Dubois-Depraz chronograph module DD2223 on top. Boasting a 42 hours power reserve and quick-date and stop-seconds mechanism, the timepiece is ready for action. Paired with a perforated black racing strap, the present Carrera offered by the original owner preserved in pristine condition is certainly an absolute treat to be strapped on the wrist for a Sunday drive.