TAG Heuer Introduces An Exciting Handful Of Carrera Novelties

LVMH Watch Week is underway, and some of the most anticipated releases at this annual event always come from TAG Heuer. Thankfully, this year, people will likely not be disappointed. The Carrera is front and center for 2026 with an array of exciting new releases. Today, we’ll give a brief overview of each.

TAG Heuer has been on a positive path over the last several years. The Carrera models, in particular, have made significant improvements in terms of fit and finish. Plus, while they’re not small, the brand has managed to make them more wearable than in recent years. We’ve barely scratched the surface of 2026, but the brand isn’t wasting any time. Three models are the focal point of these releases, but the overall number of new references stands at five due to color variants. Let’s check them out!

The TAG Heuer Carrera Seafarer

The most exciting of the new Carrera models is definitely the Seafarer. Like 2023’s Skipper, this watch looks back on the brand’s association with maritime sports, but the execution is entirely modern. The 42mm by 48.6mm stainless steel case uses the Glassbox construction seen on other models in the catalog. A functional water resistance rating of 100 meters ensures that this watch can handle all the rigors of daily life and more. It comes on the still-new seven-row beads-of-rice bracelet with a push-button butterfly clasp. Here, though, it brings an additional complication and an extra pusher on the left side of the case. This watch’s party trick is a tidal indicator.

While the reference CBS2016.EB0430 is brand new, TAG Heuer gave us a preview of the reintroduced complication back in 2024 when the brand collaborated with Hodinkee on a similar model. That limited-edition piece, however, was inspired by a later vintage model. The latest Carrera Seafarer has a champagne dial with a teal-blue and yellow tidal indicator. The teal, the same hue as on the Skipper, and inspired by the America’s Cup Intrepid, is replicated in sectors on the 30-minute totalizer and central hands. As a complement, the 3N-gold-plated indexes and hands add classy details to the watch. Interestingly, TAG Heuer chose to add a date function, a detail not on the 2024 collaboration, and used a polished silver frame.

A “new” movement

Contributing to the Carrera Seafarer’s 14.4mm total thickness is the “new” TH20-04 automatic caliber. To be fair, this movement is based on the same one found in the brand’s less complicated chronographs. Here, the addition of the tidal complication and date gives it a new call sign. It’s an impressive movement all the same, with a power reserve of 80 hours and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. To use the tidal indicator, the user checks the local tidal time and sets the indicator using the left-mounted pusher. The disc then makes a full rotation over 29.53125 days, showing daily high and low tides each day. TAG Heuer will begin selling the Seafarer in March as a regular catalog addition for CHF 8,300.

New TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph models

For those who may be interested in more traditional chronographs, TAG Heuer is also announcing three new 41mm steel Carrera Chronographs. The existing 39mm pieces are among the brand’s most popular pieces, so it makes sense to continue to evolve the line with a larger model. This bigger case has a 47.48mm lug-to-lug measurement and a 14.17mm total thickness, including the crystal. Each watch also has a 100m depth rating and comes on a beads-of-rice bracelet.

All models have circular-brushed dials, three matching raised sub-dials, and rhodium-plated hardware. The teal-green and dark blue pieces are rather traditional. The black one, however, is a bit racier. The central chronograph hand and the hands in the 30-minute and 12-hour sub-dials have a coating of red lacquer. As a further distinguishing detail, a red ring sits on the dial’s edge, which creates a unique effect. All three look great, but the black model is certainly the most special.

The automatic TH20-01 inside

Inside, we find the familiar self-winding TH20-01 caliber. This 33-jewel in-house movement also boasts 80 hours of power reserve and a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. Functionally, in addition to the chronograph complications, it’s important to note that these models do not contain a date function. Purists, rejoice! In terms of other good news, all of these watches are available now for a price of CHF 7,500.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph

A new flagship Carrera is also part of the LVMH Watch Week announcements. A rattrapante, or split-seconds chronograph, is an impressive high-end release that looks like it would be at home within the cockpit of a Formula One car. The 42mm Grade 5 titanium case has a 48.6mm lug-to-lug and a 15.17mm profile. As this is a more exotic piece, the water resistance rating is limited to 30 meters. A black rubber strap with a textile pattern and a titanium push-button folding clasp is standard.

In addition to the rattrapante complication, this watch features a translucent sapphire dial and an acrylic glass flange. The sub-dials add even more visual complexity. The 12-hour and 30-minute totalizers are constructed from anthracite sapphire, while the sub-dial for the running seconds uses translucent sapphire. All of the materials allow a view of the movement. The hands are brushed metal, aside from the two totalizer hands and the split-seconds indicator. These three have a red lacquer coating.

The TH81-01 caliber

The Carrera Split-Seconds Chronograph uses the company’s TH81-01 automatic caliber. We’ve seen this movement in various Monaco Split-Seconds models. As with many of these watches, the rattrapante pusher is on the left side of the case, while the other chronograph pushers are in the standard positions. Notably, this is a high-beat movement, running at 36,000 vibrations per hour. Still, it has a power reserve of 65 hours with the chronograph off and 55 hours when it’s running. Regarding pricing and availability, the watch is slated to go on sale in June for CHF 110,000.

Final thoughts on the new Carrera models

With these latest releases, TAG Heuer has done a nice job of adding to the Carrera catalog. Sure, the split-second model is extremely expensive, but it’s an exclusive piece. The Seafarer, in my opinion, is a fantastic modern watch with the right level of vintage cues. Then, the new 41mm chronographs are a worthy addition that should please people with larger wrists. Let us know your thoughts on these latest introductions.