Hot off the release of their all new Carrera, TAG Heuer is wasting no time in expanding the collection further with the release of the Sport Chronograph 160 Years Special Edition. There are two watches within the edition, each drawing inspiration from the so-called ?Dato 45? reference 3147N released in 1965. The watches mark the third and final launch of the 160 Years Special Edition range, joining the Silver Dial and Montreal Limited Editions. Much like those watches, these Special Editions have a few surprises that elevate them beyond their standard models.

These Special Edition Sport Chronographs are being offered in white and blue colorways, with contrasting registers at 3 and 9 o?clock. The running seconds reside in a dial colored sub-dial at 6 o?clock, bringing the focal point to the chronograph totalizers above. A few pops of color can be found throughout in the form of the timing seconds hand, and the minute totalizer at 3 o?clock. Additionally, the date disc is white with red numerals, boasting its presence rather than fading from sight. This is further accentuated by its unusual placement at the very top of the dial, above the logo. 
The 3147N ‘Dato 45’

This date placement is a nod to the 3147N ‘Dato 45’ model, which was originally offered in two flavors: one which placed the date window at 9 o?clock, opposite a single sub-dial for the timing minutes; and one which placed the date window at 12 o?clock, above the branding. The ...