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the case and dial: designed for the fastest chronographs ever made
In 2011, TAG Heuer finalised its research on high frequency movements, using a new mechanical component which vibrates at precisely 7.2 million beats per hour.
The Mikrogirder is by far the fastest, most precise chronograph ever made.
high precision timepieces.
tag heuer mikrogirder 10000
tag heuer mikrogirder 2000
image credit: tag heuer ©
high precision timepieces.
tag heuer mikrogirder 10000
tag heuer mikrogirder 2000
1st design challenge: readability
The speed of the movement is lost if you cannot read the elapsed time. The design focused on logic and impeccable readability; something which has been perfected by Heuer over the last 60 years.
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2nd design challenge
Taking inspiration from iconographic Heuer stopwatches we created a new two part case which connected the past to TAG Heuer’s future.
Moving the crown and pushers to the top allows the same ease of access as a handheld stopwatch. The improved ergonomics were enhanced by angling the case backwards by 14 degrees; just enough to improve the readability of this instrument.
The Mikrogirder 2000 was launched in January 2012.
