About This Watch
The TAG Heuer Carrera Day-Date WBN2012.BA0640 offers the refined elegance of the Carrera collection in a three-hand configuration with practical day and date complications. The blue sunray-finished dial lends a sophisticated and versatile character, catching light in a way that shifts from deep navy to vibrant azure depending on the angle. The Calibre 5, based on the proven ETA 2824-2, is a workhorse automatic movement celebrated for its reliability and accuracy, delivering 38 hours of power reserve — more than sufficient for daily wear. At 41mm with a slim 11.5mm profile, this Carrera sits comfortably on the wrist without the bulk associated with chronograph variants, making it an ideal everyday luxury watch. The applied hour markers and polished dauphine hands are filled with Super-LumiNova for legibility in all lighting conditions. The day window at 12 o'clock and date at 3 o'clock provide at-a-glance utility for the professional wearer. TAG Heuer positioned this Day-Date as an accessible entry into Swiss luxury watchmaking, offering manufacture-level finishing at a competitive price point. The H-shaped bracelet links echo the brand's motorsport DNA while maintaining a dressy aesthetic. For those seeking a versatile daily companion from a storied Swiss maison, this Carrera Day-Date delivers substance and style in equal measure.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | Calibre 5 |
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| Power Reserve | 38 hours |
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| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
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| Jewels | 25 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 41.0mm |
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| Case Thickness | 11.5mm |
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| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
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| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
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| Bezel | Fixed, polished steel |
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| Dial Color | Blue |
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| Lug Width | 21mm |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 49.0mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 100m / 328ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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| Clasp | Folding clasp with double safety push-buttons |
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| Weight | 155g |
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| Complications | DayDate |
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