TAG Heuer Carrera Day-Date WBN2012.BA0640

TAG Heuer Carrera · Ref. WBN2012.BA0640

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 TypeAutomatic
CaliberCalibre 5
Power Reserve38 hours
Frequency28,800 vph
Jewels25

Case

Case Diameter41.0mm
Case Thickness11.5mm
Case MaterialStainless Steel
CrystalSapphire with anti-reflective coating
BezelFixed, polished steel
Dial ColorBlue
Lug Width21mm
Lug-to-Lug49.0mm

Features

Water Resistance100m / 328ft
Bracelet/StrapStainless steel bracelet
ClaspFolding clasp with double safety push-buttons
Weight155g
Complications
DayDate

Pricing

Retail (MSRP)
$3,100
Market Price
$2,200