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TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Ref. CBN2A5A.FC6481

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

Case
44mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$8,450
ComplicationsChronographDate
The short answer

The closest alternative to the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph is the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph ($5,600) — shared caliber (TAG Heuer Calibre 16) and Same family (Carrera). If price is the constraint, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph at $2,475 (vs $8,450 for the Carrera Chronograph) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Whitby Watch Co. Alpine Chronograph Watch is the standout microbrand take — racing chrono and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm ($42,400) 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.

Whitby Watch Co. Alpine Chronograph Watch
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Alpine Chronograph Watch

7 variants
44mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Zinvo SPIRIT integrated-bracelet chronograph
Zinvomicro

SPIRIT integrated-bracelet chronograph

 
44mm·Automatic
$450MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Whitby Watch Co. Intrepid X
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Intrepid X

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,175MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Memphis Belle Crono B 17 Bicompax
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono B 17 Bicompax

3 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,980MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Crafter Blue Hyperion Ocean Chronograph
Crafter Bluemicro

Hyperion Ocean Chronograph

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,399MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
LIV Watches GX-AC
LIV Watchesmicro

GX-AC

19 variants
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,590MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Whitby Watch Co. Alpine Chronograph
Whitby Watch Co.micro

Alpine Chronograph

3 variants
44mm·Mecaquartz·200m WR
$360MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Kobold Professional Chronograph II
Koboldmicro
kobold professional chronograph ii

Professional Chronograph II

 
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,450MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Memphis Belle Crono B 17 F
Memphis Bellemicro

Crono B 17 F

 
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,980MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Astor + Banks Chrono
Astor + Banksmicro

Chrono

3 variants
44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Jorg Gray Watches JG9700
Jorg Gray Watchesmicro

JG9700

3 variants
46mm·Quartz·200m WR
$595MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Depancel Autosport Racing Chronograph
Depancelmicro

Autosport Racing Chronograph

12 variants
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,784MSRP
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

5 variants · Carrera
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,600MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera
TAG Heuer

Carrera

Ref. CBU2050.FT6273
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$15,000MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747

Ref. UB01384A1B1P1
43mm·Automatic
$12,800MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$9,250MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Senna

Ref. CAZ201D.BA0633
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$4,900MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph

2 variants · Superocean Heritage
42/44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$10,600MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44mm
Omega

Seamaster Diver 300M Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44mm

4 variants · Seamaster Diver 300M
44mm·Automatic·300m WR
$14,000MSRP
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

3 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$12,600MSRP
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
Bremont Supermarine Chrono
Bremont

Supermarine Chrono

3 variants · Supermarine
43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,850MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Bremont Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph
Bremont

Terra Nova 42.5 Chronograph

6 variants · Terra Nova
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Sinn 900 DIAPAL
Sinn
Series 900

900 DIAPAL

2 variants · Series 900
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,000MSRP
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.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Formula 1 Chronograph

12 variants · Formula 1
43/44mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,475MSRP
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
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Nivada Grenchen

Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Ref. Chronomaster 41mm
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,295MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Formula 1
TAG Heuer

Formula 1

6 variants · Ref. CAZ101AK.BA0842
43mm·Quartz·200m WR
$2,600MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Endurance Pro
Breitling
Professional

Endurance Pro

55 variants · Professional
38/44mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,700MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

 
44/46mm·Automatic
$2,045MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Sinn 103 St
Sinn
Series 103

103 St

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,538MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Sinn 903 St II
Sinn
Series 903

903 St II

4 variants · Series 903
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,942MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Sinn 103 Klassik Dreier
Sinn
Series 103

103 Klassik Dreier

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,618MSRP
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.

Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonphase Co Axial Master Chronometer Moonphase Chronograph 44 25mm

5 variants · Speedmaster
44.25mm·Automatic·100m WR
$42,400MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar
Breitling
Chronomat

Super Chronomat 44 Four Year Calendar

2 variants · Chronomat
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$17,450MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm
Omega

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

11 variants · Speedmaster
42mm·Manual
$36,100MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport

Ref. CBU5050.FT6273
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$46,250MSRP
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
$18,100MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph
Breitling

Navitimer B01 Chronograph

7 variants · Navitimer
41/43/46mm·Automatic
$23,500MSRP
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
Breitling Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang
Breitling
Classic Avi

Super Avi B04 Chronograph GMT 46 P 51 Mustang

Ref. AB04453A/BI33/557X/A20DSA.6
46mm·Automatic·100m WR
$30,900MSRP
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
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport X Senna
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport X Senna

Ref. CBU5081.FT6274
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$40,400MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Rolex Yacht-Master
Rolex

Yacht-Master

2 variants · Ref. 268655
37/40/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$32,500MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Rolex

Cosmograph Daytona

4 variants · Ref. 126503
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$24,550MSRP
vsCompare with the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
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