The dial is where these watches get particularly interesting, however, and the mix of new and old is most clearly on display. The newest iteration of the calliber Heuer 02, it now features bi-directional winding in addition to an 80-hour power reserve, column-wheel actuation, 33 jewels, date, and a frequency of 28,800 bph. The view from the backside of the automatic caliber TH20-00 is, of course, a modern sight through and through. The inward turning, faceted lugs are, of course, quite prominent from above, keeping that signature Carrera style but the profile, pushers, and crown all are from the modern era of the line. Otherwise, the case design is a modernized take on the original. Additionally, the lug width is 22mm, which adds some perceived width and muscularity. Typically, wide dials make for larger wearing watches, so these likely wear larger than 39mm would indicate. Additionally, they created them to run edge to edge, creating what looks like a bezelless case. While it is said they are inspired by the domed Hesalite crystals of 70s Carreras, they bring a surprisingly modern, or even “futuristic” style to the new watches. As the title “glassbox” literally states, these Carrera’s have large domed sapphire crystals. I suspect, however, there is a reason for this.
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