DESTINATION PAN-AM
With this exclusive limited series rolled out in just 255 pieces, the two brands pursue their partnership rooted in legendary motor racing.
3,373 kilometers of tarmac, tracks and dust. From the word ‘go’ back in 1950, the Carrera Panamericana enjoyed astounding success. One hundred and thirty-two competitors took to the starting line in Mexico behind the wheel of racers created by illustrious automotive manufacturers of the times. One of them would take on this eloquent name for its production. As such, Carrera would become synonymous with prestige at Porsche. The rally came to an end in 1954 as it was deemed dangerous. In 1963, Heuer launched a chronograph which it also named Carrera, as a tribute to this mythical race. To revive the legend, the event kicked off again in the Mexican capital in a safe version in 1988. Thirty-six years on, the design of the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana imagined by TAG Heuer takes its inspiration from the stylistic details of the Porsche 550 Spyder which won the Pan-Am in its category.
In a nutshell, the dial conjures up the car’s wheel rims, the silver hues its bodywork and the yellow-lacquered hands and black counters take on the racer’s colors. In this hyper-engineering-styled scenography, a tourbillon whirls at 6 o’clock. This regulating device, epitomizing fine watchmaking, mingles brilliantly with the sporty look of the watch set off by a perforated calfskin strap. The 42 mm-diameter steel case adorned with a “Spyder” logo hosts the TH20-09 caliber. This highly-accurate selfwinding movement also stands out through its great endurance. Its 65-hour power reserve invites to head out on the road without ever losing the notion of time.
