Last year, perfect replica TAG Heuer produced a limited edition of its 41mm Carrera Day-Date to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, and a bronze version of its Autavia watch was created in 2020, honouring the Year of the Rat. So although cheap fake TAG Heuer CA has not been on the Chinese New Year scene for as long as other brands, its approach is in keeping with the spirit of the sports watch specialist, and so far, none of the watches has depicted an animal on the dial.
For 2023, luxury fake TAG Heuer CA has selected a 44mm Carrera Chronograph to represent the Year of the Rabbit, a model launched in 2020 to celebrate the brand’s 160th anniversary. Unlike the limited vintage re-editions of the 1963 Carrera, the top super clone TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph represented the new roadmap for the permanent collection and incorporated several unique design elements. Refreshed in a more contemporary light, the 44mm Carrera Chronograph runs on a modern Heuer 02 chronograph movement.
WHAT’S UP, DOC?
The external features of the watch are identical to other 44mm CA 1:1 replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watches: a stainless steel case with pump pushers and brushed and polished finishings; a fixed ceramic bezel with a bevelled edge and tachymetre scale; shortened and faceted Carrera lugs for a more comfortable fit; sapphire crystals front and back; an unprotected crown and 100m water-resistance.
The first indication that this is a special high quality replica TAG Heuer edition is found on the custom-designed dial. While respecting the balanced tri-compax layout of the collection, the dial features a uniquely textured black dial enhanced with printed wavy lines. Similar to the stripes etched on the dial of the 2022 Year of the Tiger edition, the texture is designed to evoke the rabbit’s fur.
In Chinese culture, gold and red colours are imbued with symbolism and considered the apogee of good luck. Replicating this auspicious combination, the applied faceted indices and hour and minute hands are plated in rose gold and treated with contrasting red lacquer. As you would expect, though, from a sporty chronograph, the red lacquer is treated with Super-LumiNova and emits a long-lasting green glow. The 30-minute chronograph register at 3 and the 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock have snailed interiors framed by smooth black tracks with white markings. The small seconds, which also houses a date display, is smaller than the chronograph counters and contrasts with a smooth interior.
Designed to be admired by its owner, the top super clone TAG Heuer‘s sapphire crystal caseback features a printed red rabbit with golden ears and bright black eyes. Set against a background of grey waves, the red and gold colours of the rabbit will appeal to Chinese collectors.
AVAILABILITY & PRICE
The AAA quality replica TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Rabbit comes on a black calfskin strap with contrasting beige stitching and a steel folding clasp with push buttons. The watch comes in a special red box, is limited to 500 pieces and retails for EUR 6,750.