TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrotimer Flying 1000 watch

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In 2011, TAG Heuer launched the MIKROTIMER FLYING 1000, the world’s first 500hz mechanical chronograph. A revolutionary mechanical chronograph regulator without any balance wheel system and equipped with TAG Heuer’s two escapements “MIKRO” architecture, the Mikrotimer’s beats 3.6 million times per hour, making it 125 times faster than a standard Swiss chronograph. Its central chronograph hand completes a full rotation 10 times per second. Stunningly beautiful, with its black Titanium Carbide coated case with contrasting steel horns and the black ruthenium-treated movement inside.

The MIKROTIMER FLYING 1000 was voted the 2011 Swiss Sports Watch of the Year at the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève.

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TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrotimer Flying 1000

The world’s first-ever mechanical chronograph to measure and display the 1/1,000th of a second

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ALTA RELOJERIA MEXICO AWARD

Chronograph of the Year at the Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería (SIAR) in Mexico City.

The Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería, with Baselworld and SIHH, is among the world’s most prestigious horological fairs. It is an opportunity to present the finest in luxury timepieces to international collectors and industry insiders.

The fair, the only one of its kind in North America, takes place every autumn in Mexico City. It has an internal competition to judge the best luxury watches presented annually.

On October 6th 2011, TAG Heuer was awarded the Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería (SIAR) Mexico "Best Concept watch" for its Mikrotimer Flying 1000, distancing Christophe Claret's 21 Blackjack and Parmigiani's Bugatti Super Sport. Presented in Baselworld 2011 as a Concept Chronograph.

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Chronograph of the Year at the Salon International de Alta Relojería (SAIR) in Mexico City

The Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería, with Baselworld and SIHH, is among the world’s most prestigious horological fairs. It is an opportunity to present the finest in luxury timepieces to international collectors and industry insiders.

The fair, the only one of its kind in North America, takes place every autumn in Mexico City. It has an internal competition to judge the best luxury watches presented annually.

Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix

 

The most celebrated horological companies in the world compete for the top prize at the annual Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève. It is the Swiss watch industry’s most prestigious event : the ultimate showcase for watchmaking skill and leading edge design.

Swiss watchmaking’s most remarkable mechanical chronograph creation to date, the first ever to measure and display time to an astonishing 1/1,000th of a second, wins the highly coveted "Best Sport Chronograph" Award at the 2011 Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève

With this 7th Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève award in just 10 years, TAG Heuer confirms its unrivalled mastery of extremely complex timepieces.

The Mikrotimer Flying 1000, the world’s fastest ever mechanical chronograph, has been voted the “2011 Swiss Watch of the Year” in the Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève’s prestigious “Sport” category.

 

 

 

 

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The most celebrated horological companies in the world compete for the top prize at the annual Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève. It is the Swiss watch industry’s most prestigious event : the ultimate showcase for watchmaking skill and leading edge design.

The stated mission of the Grand Prix awards is to encourage creativity and new talent. A number of prestigious prizes are presented during a glittering ceremony in the Grand Théatre of Geneva. These awards include the"L'aiguille d'Or" or Golden Hand, the Public Prize, the Jury Prize, and prizes for Design, Complicated Watch, Men's Watch, Ladies Watch, Sports Watch, Jewellery Watch, and Best Watchmaker.

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