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In 1914, Heuer introduced its first wrist chronograph. Prior to this point, Heuer, like all other brands, was all about pocket watches. [([[https:// | In 1914, Heuer introduced its first wrist chronograph. Prior to this point, Heuer, like all other brands, was all about pocket watches. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Oscillating Pinion Patent ===== | ||
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+ | The oscillating pinion is a moving shaft with two sprockets attached to it. The first pinion is in permanent engagement with the watch movement' | ||
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+ | ===== Autavia ===== | ||
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+ | However, this was not the Autavia wristwatch as we know it today. Instead, the initial Autavia model was a race car dashboard stopwatch. It was also the world' | ||
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+ | ===== Dashboard Chronograph ===== | ||
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+ | In 1911, Heuer received a patent for the first dashboard chronograph.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== 1/100th of a Second ===== | ||
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+ | TAG Heuer first introduced the Mikrograph in 1916. This timepiece was so precise and accurate that it could measure one hundredth of a second. The movement used to create such a watch beat at a rate of 360,000 vph. This is ten times faster than the 36,000 vph chronographs that are usually considered fast. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== First Swiss Watch In Space ===== | ||
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+ | One of the most fascinating facts about TAG Heuer that most people are unaware of is that it was the first Swiss watch in space. This occurred on February 20, 1962, when John Glenn flew the Mercury “Friendship 7” mission. Glenn orbited the Earth three times while wearing a Heuer 2915A stopwatch around his wrist. The watch was worn on top of his spacesuit and was secured with a custom-made elastic strap. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== TAG Abbreviation ===== | ||
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+ | ===== Carrera ===== | ||
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+ | Jack Heuer suggested the Carrera name shortly after taking over the company from his uncle. The Carrera is one of TAG Heuer' | ||
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+ | ===== Steve McQueen ===== | ||
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+ | When he wore it in the film Le Mans, Steve McQueen made the TAG Heuer Monaco watch famous. The TAG Heuer Monaco is synonymous with Steve McQueen, and it was McQueen who made the watch a huge success. McQueen was cast in the role of Michael Delaney, the film's driver, when it was released in 1971. McQueen wore his friend Jo Siffert' | ||
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+ | ===== First Chronograph ===== | ||
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+ | In 1882, Edouard Heuer introduced his first chronograph. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Clocks On Dashboards ===== | ||
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+ | From 1911 until the present, Heuer produced clocks for use on the dashboards of vehicles, airplanes, and boats. [([[https:// |