TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer Automatic silver dial steel and rose gold bracelet 39 mm

Carrera Astronomer: An unprecedented complication in the TAG Heuer universe

Since its creation in 1963, the Carrera has embodied the visionary spirit of Jack Heuer: a clear, functional design, conceived for readability and sporting elegance. Over the decades it has become one of TAG Heuer’s pillars, and remains one of the brand’s strongest symbols.

In 2025, the collection expands with an unexpected novelty: the Carrera Astronomer. For the first time, the Maison combines the rational, legible DNA of the Carrera with a moonphase complication, bringing TAG Heuer watchmaking into a more poetic and contemplative realm. The Astronomer WBX2111.BD0002 embodies this encounter, adding a touch of refinement through a subtle combination of steel and 5N rose gold.

A precious and luminous design

The 39 mm steel case follows the lines of the “pre-Glassbox” Carrera, with its elongated lugs and slim bezel. But this limited edition stands out thanks to its 5N rose gold details: the applied Arabic numerals, the hands, and a discreet streak running through the center of the two-tone bracelet. This steel/rose gold alternation gives the Astronomer a more dressed-up look while preserving the sobriety and balance characteristic of the Carrera.

The dial, in sunray-brushed silver, retains the same architecture in three concentric circles:

1. a contrasting outer flange,
2. a radiant middle section,
3. and a central disc dedicated to the lunar display.

Here again, the approach is scientific and educational: the full 29.5-day cycle is represented, along with the seven principal phases of the Moon. A double-tipped hand serves as a pointer, advancing each day at 1 a.m.

The Calibre 7 and the engraved caseback

Inside beats the automatic Calibre 7, marking the introduction of the moonphase complication to the Carrera family. It provides a 50-hour power reserve and ensures a steady and precise reading of the lunar cycle.

The caseback is not open: TAG Heuer has chosen a solid steel back, laser-engraved with an astronomical observatory. This illustration firmly places the watch within a celestial dimension, distinct from traditional Carreras.

A 500-piece limited edition

The Carrera Astronomer WBX2111.BD0002 is limited to just 500 pieces. It appeals through its more luxurious and sophisticated character, where the use of rose gold harmonizes with a moonphase complication unprecedented for TAG Heuer. A watch that combines elegance, exclusivity, and a scientific take on the reading of the Moon’s phases.

What we think

With its blend of steel and rose gold, the WBX2111.BD0002 is undoubtedly the most elegant and refined of the three Astronomer models. It will appeal to those looking for a Carrera that is both iconic and dressed-up, without giving up on technical innovation and the avant-garde character that defines TAG Heuer.

It extends a story that began in 1963, but adds a new, almost cosmic dimension. At the crossroads of performance, luxury, and poetry, it stands out as a singular piece, both collectible and thoroughly contemporary.