• 1963: The birth of the iconic Carrera

  • Mar 22 2023
  • Length: 7 mins
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1963: The birth of the iconic Carrera

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  • Season 1: The TAG Heuer Carrera |

    In this episode, we revisit Jack Heuer’s eureka moment at the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race in Florida, March 1962. Find out how a conversation with the parents of racing drivers Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez inspired one of the most iconic watch collections ever created.

    Image: Heuer Carrera, Reference 2447 S

    Show notes:

    0:50 Jack Heuer attends 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida - March 1962

    2:29 First mention of the Carrera from the Rodriguez family

    3:23 Registering the ‘Carrera’ name

    3:45 1963: Arrival of the Carrera references 2447 and 3647

    4:30 Enduring features of all Carrera collections

    5:00 Unique features of early models

    6:14 Late-1960s: ‘Panda’ and ‘Reverse Panda’
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