Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with GMT

TAG Heuer Grand Carrera GMT Calibre 8

Partially verified

This TAG Heuer Grand Carrera GMT, reference WAV 5111, is a stainless steel self-winding wristwatch manufactured in 2008. The watch features a 43 mm diameter case with a polished and brushed finish, a lapidated flat bezel, lapidated lugs, and a protected screw-down winding crown. It is water-resistant and fitted with sapphire crystals and a transparent case back secured by six screws. The black guilloché dial is equipped with applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots, and luminous steel baton hands. Timekeeping functions include center seconds, a date display located at the 12 o'clock position, and a second time zone aperture at 6 o'clock. The watch is powered by a Calibre 8 movement with fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels, and a straight-line lever escapement. It is presented on a strap with a TAG Heuer stainless steel deployant clasp and is accompanied by its original fitted box.

Front view of the TAG Heuer Grand Carrera GMT, showing the black dial, date aperture at 12 o'clock, and GMT disc aperture at 6 o'clock. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category: Wristwatch · Self-winding wristwatch with GMT
Maker / attribution: TAG Heuer
Reference: WAV 5111
Catalogue / lot identifier: 244
Source-reported date: 2008
Source-reported place: Switzerland
Source-reported serial: 1702732

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The timepiece is housed in a three-body stainless steel case measuring 43 mm in diameter and 13 mm in thickness. The exterior surfaces are finished with a combination of polished and brushed elements. Key design features include lapidated lugs and a flat, lapidated bezel that frames the sapphire crystal. The watch is engineered to be water-resistant and incorporates a protected screw-down winding crown.

The dial is finished with a black guilloché pattern and is set with applied steel baton indexes supplemented by luminous dots. Time is displayed via luminous steel baton hands. Specific complications include a large date aperture positioned at 12 o'clock and a distinct aperture at the 6 o'clock position dedicated to the second time zone.

Evidence for this section

“Three-body, polished and brushed”
“lapidated fl at bezel, protected screweddown winding crown, lapidated lugs, sapphire crystals.”
“Guilloche black with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots”
“apertures for the date at 12 and for the second time zone at 6.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch is powered by the TAG Heuer Calibre 8 movement, a self-winding mechanism visible through a transparent case back that is secured to the case with six screws. The movement is finished with fausses cotes decoration and is built with 21 jewels. It features a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, a shock absorber, and a self-compensating flat balance spring.

In addition to its base function, the movement is designated as an officially certified chronometer. The assembly supports the center seconds, date, and GMT dual time zone complications, ensuring the operational requirements of the reference are met.

Evidence for this section

“Cal. 8, fausses cotes decoration, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement”
“monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring.”
“GMT Automatic, Chronometer Officially Certified”

Condition and Attribution

The auction description reports the object is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The condition is assessed through the provided grading system, which labels the movement as 'As new' (Grade 1) and the dial as 'As new' (Grade 1-01). The case is rated as 'Very good' (Grade 2).

The watch is sold with an original fitted box and a stainless steel deployant clasp. All specific identifying information, including the reference and serial number, is derived directly from the documentation provided in the auction lot description.

Evidence for this section

“Dial, case and movement signed.”
“Grading System Grade: AA Very good”
“Case: 2 Very good Movement: 1 As new Dial: 1-01 As new”
“Accompanied by the original fitted box.”

Open research questions

What is the base movement caliber manufacturer utilized for the TAG Heuer Calibre 8?
Does the current serial number 1702732 correspond to any specific production batch or year variance within the 2008 production series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for TAG Heuer Grand Carrera GMT Calibre 8
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	TAG Heuer	“Tag Heuer”
Reference	WAV 5111	“Ref. WAV 5111”
Serial Number	1702732	“No. 1702732”
Date of Manufacture	2008	“Made in 2008.”
Case Diameter	43 mm	“Diam. 43 mm.”
Movement Caliber	Cal. 8	“Cal. 8”
Jewel Count	21 jewels	“21 jewels”
Water Resistance	Yes	“waterresistant”

Visible details

Guilloché patterned black dial surface
Second time zone indicated via aperture at 6 o'clock
Date indicated via aperture at 12 o'clock
Deployment clasp with TAG Heuer logo

Research qualifications

The source describes the movement as chronometer-certified but does not provide the COSC certificate
The exact material of the strap is not specified beyond being accompanied by a deployant clasp

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

TAG HEUER STEEL GRAND CARRERA GMT Tag Heuer, Swiss, Grand Carrera, GMT Automatic, Chronometer Officially Certified, No. 1702732, Ref. WAV 5111. Made in 2008. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a Tag Heuer stainless steel deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box. To be sold without reserve

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 2899f9874f

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