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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Ref. CBN2011.BA0642

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
42mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$6,800
ComplicationsChronographDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph is the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph ($7,150) — shared caliber (TAG Heuer TH20-00) and Same family (Carrera). If price is the constraint, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono at $1,995 (vs $6,800 for the Carrera Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Depancel Jürgen Clauss is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar ($30,200) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Depancel Jürgen Clauss
Depancelmicro

Jürgen Clauss

5 variants
42/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Knot Watches ATC-40
Knot Watchesmicro

ATC-40

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Venezianico Arsenale Calendario
Venezianicomicro

Arsenale Calendario

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,400MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Certina DS-7 Chrono Auto
Certinamicro

DS-7 Chrono Auto

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,083MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Balticus Watches Balticus StarDust Chrono Damast Valjoux 7750 Awenturyn - BLT-BALSDDCHABA
Balticus Watchesmicro
StarDust

Balticus StarDust Chrono Damast Valjoux 7750 Awenturyn - BLT-BALSDDCHABA

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,039MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80
Certinamicro

DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,187MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckotamicro
Chronotimer

Classic Chronotimer

5 variants · Chronotimer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Dive Chronograph (2-subdial)
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Ascari Dive Chronograph (2-subdial)

3 variants
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$190MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite Stellar Blue Leather Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Chronograph Meteorite Stellar Blue Leather Blue Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 10101160804643
42.5mm
$349MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Kronaby Hybrid Watches Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm
Kronaby Hybrid Watchesmicro
Apex

Kronaby Apex S3762/1, 43 mm

 
43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$441MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Orologi Calamai G50 Freccia Blu Soleil
Orologi Calamaimicro

G50 Freccia Blu Soleil

 
40mm·Automatic
$3,190MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Meteorite Ii Mesh Blue Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Chronograph Meteorite Ii Mesh Blue Brushed Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898277175587
42.5mm
$369MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

5 variants · Ref. CBN2012.FC6483
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,550MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

4 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$9,000MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Longines Spirit Flyback 42mm
Longines

Spirit Flyback 42mm

Ref. L3.821.4.93.2
42mm·Automatic
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Avenger Chronograph
Breitling

Avenger Chronograph

4 variants · Avenger
43/45mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,600MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44
Breitling

Superocean Heritage Chronograph 44

3 variants · Superocean Heritage
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$7,100MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Bell & Ross BR V2-94 R.S.18
Bell & Ross

BR V2-94 R.S.18

10 variants · BR V2
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,616MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Longines Spirit Chronograph 42mm
Longines

Spirit Chronograph 42mm

3 variants · Spirit Chronograph
42mm·Automatic
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm

5 variants · Classic Fusion
42mm·Automatic
$12,300MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Bell & Ross BR 126 AÉRONAVALE
Bell & Ross

BR 126 AÉRONAVALE

Ref. 10762339778827
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$4,309MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw378001 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Pilot Watches

Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

3 variants · Pilot Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,500MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

2 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

5 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,095MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Damasko DC96
Damaskomicro

DC96

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Orient Stretto Day & Night
Orient

Stretto Day & Night

4 variants · Stretto
41.5mm·Automatic
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$875MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Tissot PRC 200
Tissot
PR 100

PRC 200

2 variants
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Tissot Chrono L
Tissot

Chrono L

3 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$475MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Date
Oris
ProPilot

Big Crown ProPilot Big Date

Ref. 01-751-7761-4065-07-8-20-08P
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,600MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Big Day Date
Oris
ProPilot

Big Crown ProPilot Big Day Date

2 variants · ProPilot
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,900MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Longines CONQUEST
Longines

CONQUEST

7 variants · Ref. L3.720.4.02.6
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Longines Conquest 41mm
Longines

Conquest 41mm

4 variants · Conquest
41mm·Quartz
$1,500MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar
Breitling

Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43 Perpetual Calendar

4 variants · Navitimer
43mm·Automatic
$30,200MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon

4 variants · Carrera
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$37,200MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

Ref. CBN2044.FC8313
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,400MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

2 variants · Ref. 126500LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,900MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

Ref. CBS2240.FC8319
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,250MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph
Zenith

Defy Skyline Chronograph

3 variants · Defy Skyline
42mm·100m WR
$14,500MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw394005 Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw394005 Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph

3 variants · Portugieser
43.5mm·Automatic
—MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen Iw390702 Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph
IWC Schaffhausen
Portugieser

Iw390702 Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

2 variants · Portugieser
44.6mm·Automatic·100m WR
$13,900MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Chronograph Stainless Steel

3 variants · Polaris
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$16,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

2 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

19 variants · Ref. 126518LN
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold Blue 45mm
Hublot

Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold Blue 45mm

3 variants · Classic Fusion
45mm·Automatic
$32,400MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
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