New: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse

TAG Heuer’s release for the Chinese New Year of the Horse is now released and available.

Press Release information with commentary in italics.

New: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse Ref. CBS221D.BA0048 retails at CHF 7,450 inclusive of tax.

Commentary

A rework of the very popular TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph. Not so much as the basics like the case, bracelet or even the movement. But a fresh look at the dial, with accents of red on the sub-dial, the chronograph sweep seconds and the red date window with the numeral 7 replaced with the Chinese character for horse. The horse is the seventh position in the Chinese zodiac.

Otherwise, all else is the same. As mentioned the 39mm steel case with its glassbox domed sapphire crystal and 5 link beads of rice bracelet is not changed. As are the pump styled chronograph pushers and crown. The TH20-07 movement is also retained, but now the caseback glass carries the motif of a horse wearing a No. 7 saddlecloth in full gallop..

Release details

 A new chapter begins as a spirited horse charges into the new year with unstoppable momentum.

Set against a festive palette of vibrant red and gold, this emblem of strength and courage represents TAG Heuer’s forward-driving legacy. 

To honor this auspicious moment, Swiss Luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer introduces the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse, a masterful combination of expert craftsmanship and Chinese cultural artistry. This limited edition timepiece captures the dynamic energy of the galloping horse to celebrate the new year and the pursuit of bold journeys!

In the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse, fine watchmaking meets timeless tradition. Anchored in TAG Heuer’s signature 39mm glassbox design, this timepiece bridges East and West, reinterpreting the fiery spirit of the “Fire Horse” from the Chinese Zodiac through meticulous detailing and refined craftsmanship. 

‘Fire Horse’ Motif Ignites a New Chapter

In tribute to the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026, every detail of this timepiece is infused with symbolic and cultural artistry. The dial glows with a warm ember gradient, a fusion of deep crimson and champagne gold, evoking the fiery vitality of the legendary Fire Horse and the timeless elegance of the TAG Heuer Carrera collection. 

At 9 o’clock, the numeral “7” displayed on the date is replaced by a meticulously crafted motif of the Chinese character “马” (Horse), honoring the Horse’s seventh position in the Chinese zodiac cycle, uniting Eastern symbolism with Swiss precision in a subtle yet powerful expression of craftsmanship. 

Technical Mastery in Motion

Encased in the iconic 39mm glassbox case, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse exemplifies TAG Heuer’s dedication to innovation and design elegance. 18K 5N rose gold plated hands and indexes gleam against radiant red accents, forming a composition that balances boldness with refinement.

The exclusive Beads-of-Rice bracelet, finely brushed and polished, enhances both sophistication and ergonomic comfort. Together with the TAG Heuer Carrera collection’s signature elongated lugs, it reinforces the harmonious geometry and ergonomic flow of the design. 

Through the sapphire crystal caseback, the in-house Calibre TH20-07 reveals its mechanical prowess. At the center, an embossed galloping horse symbolizes unrestrained energy and celebrates the racing spirit that defined the collection’s heritage. Delivering an 80-hour power reserve, this automatic movement ensures continuous precision and stability, even in the most dynamic setting. A domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment and a curved flange eliminates parallax, ensuring optimal legibility at high-speed. 

Finely engraved on the caseback, the Victory Wreath offers a final, subtle tribute to triumph and excellence. This refined detail embodies victory through mastery and reflects TAG Heuer’s deep connection to performance, heritage, and the spirit of achievement.

A Limited Edition of Enduring Legacy

Limited to 250 pieces, the TAG Heuer Carrera Year of the Horse Chronograph stands as a collector’s treasure, each individually numbered “One of 250”, and presented in bespoke, festive packaging that reflects the colors of the New Year

Bridging over six decades of the TAG Heuer Carrera’s racing legacy with the profound symbolism of Chinese culture, this timepiece embodies precision, comfort, and artistry in perfect balance, because a modern talisman of courage and motion, crafted to be worn today and cherished for generations to come.  

Through this limited edition, TAG Heuer channels the auspicious energy of the galloping Fire Horse, guiding adventurous souls on the track of life and heralding a new chapter of endless possibilities.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse Specifications

CBS221D.BA0048

Movement Caliber TH20-07

Functions Hours, minutes, date, chronograph

Dial Champagne sunray brushed dial * Champagne flange with 60 second / minute scale & tachymeter * 1 counter: – 3 o’clock: red “azuré” minute chronograph counter; 18k 5N rose gold plated polished hand – 18K 5N rose gold plated facetted, polished applied indexes * Red lacquered central hand – 18K 5N rose gold plated TAG HEUER applied logo * 18K 5N rose gold lated facetted, polished hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® * 9 o’clock angled date with red date disc and Chinese character for Horse instead of N°7 * “CARRERA” & “SWISS” printed

Case 39mm diameter * Steel fine brushed, polished case * Glassbox domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment * Steel polished crown at 3 o’clock * Fine brushed, polished steel round push button at 2 o’clock * Fine brushed, polished steel round push button at 4 o’clock * Steel screw-down sapphire caseback with horse print & dedicated engraving “limited edition” “one of 250” * Water resistance: 100 meters

Bracelet Fine brushed, polished steel 7 rows bracelet* Fine brushed, polished steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons; TAG Heuer shield

Dimensions Lug-to-lug: 46 mm * Thickness: 13,87 mm