TAG Heuer - Carrera Calibre 1887 Chronograph - CAR2150.FC6266 - Men - 2010-2020

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 CAR2150.FC6266 – 41 mm – automatic chronograph – solid 18 carat yellow gold bezel – silver-colored dial

A sport-elegant TAG Heuer Carrera from the Calibre 1887 generation, executed in a combination of polished stainless steel and yellow gold accents. This Carrera stands out with the solid 18 carat yellow gold bezel, gold-colored crown and chronograph pushers, silver-colored dial and the automatic TAG Heuer Calibre 1887.

The chronograph features the characteristic Carrera layout with three sub-dials, date display at 6 o’clock, and a tachymeter scale along the outer edge. Through the transparent case back the automatic movement is visible.

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Basic information

Brand: TAG Heuer
Collection: Carrera
Model: Carrera Calibre 1887 Chronograph
Case reference: CAR2150
Full model reference: CAR2150.FC6266
Case diameter: 41 mm
Case material: stainless steel
Bezel: solid 18 carat yellow gold
Crown and chronograph pushers: gold-colored / gilded
Dial: silver-colored
Glass: sapphire crystal
Movement: automatic mechanical
Caliber: TAG Heuer Calibre 1887
Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date and chronograph
Tachymeter scale: present
Water resistance according to model specification: 100 meters / 10 bar
Case back: transparent display back
Band: black leather TAG Heuer strap
Clasp: TAG Heuer folding clasp in stainless steel
Swiss Made

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Important details

This version of the Carrera combines a steel case with a solid 18 carat yellow gold bezel. The crown and both chronograph pushers are also finished in gold.

The silver dial features applied baton indices and a clear tachymeter scale along the outer edge. The three sub-dials are symmetrically arranged at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock.

At 12 o’clock is the 30-minute counter for the chronograph.

At 6 o’clock is the 12-hour counter, combined with the date display.

At 9 o’clock is the small seconds.

The central long second hand is used for the chronograph.

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Year / production period

Estimated production year: circa 2012–2015.

The CAR2150.FC6266 belongs to the Carrera Calibre 1887 generation offered around 2012. Without a dated warranty card or other individual documents, the exact production year of this piece is not stated as fixed.

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Case

Diameter: 41 mm

The case is made of polished stainless steel and has the characteristic long, angular Carrera lugs.

The bezel is executed in solid 18 carat yellow gold and forms a clear contrast with the steel mid-case. On the gold-colored bezel there are light signs of use and fine surface scratches.

On the right side are:

– a grooved and signed TAG Heuer crown
– chronograph pusher at around 2 o’clock
– chronograph pusher at around 4 o’clock

Also on the polished steel parts there are light hairlines and normal signs of wear. There are no obvious heavy damages to the case.

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Dial

The silver dial has a clean and highly legible Carrera design.

Specification:
– silver base
– applied baton indices
– TAG Heuer logo
– CARRERA designation
– CAL. 1887 designation
– tachymeter scale around the outer rim
– three separate sub-dials
– date window at 6 o’clock
– SWISS MADE designation

The sub-dials at 12 and 6 o’clock have a fine concentric texture, subtly standing out from the main dial.

The central hour and minute hands are equipped with luminescent material. The combination of black and gold-colored details gives this bi-color execution a distinct character.

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Chronograph

The Carrera is equipped with a fully mechanical automatic chronograph.

Chronograph functions:
– central chronograph second hand
– 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock
– 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
– small seconds at 9 o’clock
– start/stop via the top pusher
– reset via the bottom pusher

Additionally, there is a tachymeter scale around the outer edge of the dial.

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Movement

Caliber: TAG Heuer Calibre 1887
Type: automatic mechanical chronograph movement
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4 Hz
Jewel count: 39
Power reserve: approx. 50 hours
Chronograph construction: column wheel
Winding: automatic via rotor

The Calibre 1887 is visible through the sapphire display back. The rotor bears the TAG Heuer logo, Cal. 1887 and Swiss Made.

Among the markings on the movement are “THIRTY-NINE (39) JEWELS” and “AVANT-GARDE SINCE 1860.”

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Timegrapher measurement

During the measurement the movement showed the following values:

Rate deviation: +11 seconds per day
Amplitude: 263°
Beat error: 0.2 ms
Lift angle: 52.0°
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour

This is a snapshot of the movement during the measurement and does not constitute a guarantee of future accuracy or complete technical condition of the movement.

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Case back

The Carrera features a transparent back allowing the automatic Calibre 1887 to be visible.

Around the display back are various factory engravings, including:

CARRERA
AUTOMATIC
100 METERS
SWISS MADE SINCE 1860
CAR2150

Also the individual case/serial number markings are located on the back.

The polished back shows light signs of wear and fine surface scratches consistent with normal wear.

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Crown and pushers

The crown is finished in gold color and bears the TAG Heuer shield.

On either side of the crown are the two round chronograph pushers. These are also gold-colored, with stainless steel connecting parts toward the case.

The crown, pushers and gold-colored bezel together give the watch the distinctive bi-color appearance of this model.

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Band and clasp

The watch is equipped with a black leather strap with crocodile pattern.

The strap shows signs of wear, including creasing, wear, and signs of use around the curved sections. It is still mounted and usable, but should be considered worn.

The folding clasp is a TAG Heuer stainless steel clasp.

On the clasp are included:

TAG Heuer logo
TAG Heuer
STAINLESS STEEL

The clasp shows light scratches and normal signs of use.

Current wrist size / adjustment: approx. 20–21 cm.

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Condition

Case: good used condition with light hairlines and surface scratches.
18 carat gold bezel: neatly used condition with visible fine signs of wear and a few small scratches.
Dial: very neat condition.
Sapphire crystal: clear and without notable heavy damage.
Crown and pushers: neatly used condition.
Case back: light surface scratches consistent with use.
Band: clearly worn, with creasing and signs of use.
TAG Heuer folding clasp: functional-looking used condition with surface scratches.

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Overall condition

An attractive TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 in the less common steel/gold variant. The combination of the 41 mm steel Carrera case, solid 18 carat yellow gold bezel, silver-colored chronograph dial, black leather band and the visible automatic Calibre 1887 gives the watch a sportier yet classic appearance.

The watch shows normal signs of wear, especially on the high-gloss polished parts, the gold bezel, the clasp and the leather band. The dial presents itself particularly neatly and the automatic Calibre 1887 is fully visible through the transparent case back.