# TAG Heuer Carrera Date Plasma Diamant D'Avant-Garde Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The TAG Heuer Carrera Date Plasma Diamant D'Avant-Garde is a luxury sports watch with avant-garde flair, defined by its monochromatic plasma ceramic construction and a mother-of-pearl dial inset with 48 baguette-cut lab-grown diamonds totaling over 2 carats, targeting affluent enthusiasts who crave high-tech innovation and subtle bling; it runs on the in-house Calibre Heuer 02 automatic movement offering an 80-hour power reserve, date complication, and 100m water resistance for versatile everyday elegance.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.6/10.0

**Brand Metric (7.6/10.0)** - TAG Heuer delivers solid entry-level luxury prestige akin to Tudor, bolstered by its motorsport legacy and reliable craftsmanship.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.4/10.0)** - The iconic Carrera lineage since 1963 pairs with pioneering plasma ceramic and CVD lab-grown diamond tech, surpassing standard Omega innovations.
**Rarity Metric (8.9/10.0)** - At its price point, it rivals the scarcity of limited-edition luxury divers without production caps.
**Material Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Plasma ceramic case and double AR-coated sapphire crystal benchmark top-tier like Grand Seiko's premium finishes.
**Movement Metric (7.4/10.0)** - Calibre Heuer 02 provides dependable in-house performance with 80-hour reserve, matching mid-range Swiss autos like ETA 2824 upgrades.
**Complications Metric (4.0/10.0)** - Basic date window aligns with everyday watches like the Hamilton Khaki Field.
**Functions Metric (5.4/10.0)** - Time and date delivery meets median expectations of a Seiko 5 Sports or Tissot PRX.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Diamond-set MOP dial and futuristic plasma aesthetic outclasses most luxury sports designs.
**Versatility Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Seamlessly shifts from boardroom formal to casual sport, outperforming pure divers like the Citizen Promaster.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 8.1
## TPS Interpretation: Good Value: The watch overdelivers on materials, design, and innovation relative to its luxury price bracket.
## WM Collector Grade: A
## Performance Insights: Shines in materials and dial design while offering solid brand heritage and versatility, punching above its weight for strong value versus the $18,500 implied price.

## Watch Data
[Picture URL] - https://www.tagheuer.com/dw/image/v2/BFWH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-tagheuer-master/default/dw123e7c2b/hi-res/CBN2010.BA0642_front.jpg; [backPicture] - https://www.tagheuer.com/dw/image/v2/BFWH_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-tagheuer-master/default/dw4d4b8d6c/hi-res/CBN2010.BA0642_back.jpg; [lumePicture] - ; [Nickname] - Plasma Diamant Carrera; [Brand] - TAG Heuer; [Model] - Carrera Date Plasma Diamant D'Avant-Garde; [Country] - Switzerland; [Product Link] - https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/timepieces/carrera/cbn2010.ba0642-carrera-plasma-diamant-d-avant-garde.html; [reviewLink] - ; [Movement Type] - Automatic; [Movement Name] - Calibre Heuer 02; [# MSRP] - 26550; [# Secondary] - 25500; [# Production] - Unlimited; [watchDescription] - Luxury sports watch with plasma ceramic case, diamond-set MOP dial, and Heuer 02 automatic.; [caseWidth] - 42; [lugToLugLength] - 50.8; [thickness] - 11.6; [lug] - 21; [waterResist] - 100; [powerReserve] - 80; [beatFrequency] - 28800; [lume] - 1; [jewels] - 27; [caseMaterial] - Plasma Ceramic; [watchGlass] - Sapphire (anti-reflective); [Bezel] - Plasma Ceramic; [caseback] - Sapphire See-Through; [Crown] - Plasma Ceramic; [Strap] - Calfskin Leather; [Shape] - Round; [Dial] - Mother-of-Pearl Diamonds; [caseShape] - Round; [Seconds] - 1; [Date] - 1; [Calendar] - 0; [Chiming] - 0; [Chronograph] - 0; [Compass] - 0; [dateCompilation] - 0; [DigitalDisplay] - 0; [Dress] - 1; [Field] - 0; [GMT] - 0; [Mechanical Alarm] - 0; [Moonphase] - 0; [Tourbillon] - 0; [worldTimer] - 0; [powerReserveIndicator] - 0; [Diver] - 0; [Pilot] - 0; [racing] - 0; [Skeleton] - 0; [Vintage] - 0; [StyleFormal] - 1; [StyleCasual] - 1; [StyleSports] - 1; [StyleTravel] - 0; [StyleAdventure] - 0; [StyleCollector] - 1; [StyleTool] - 0; [StyleStatement] - 1; [StyleVintage] - 0; [StyleSmart] - 0; [StyleCustom] - 0; [TPS_new] - 8.1; [TPSgrade] - A; [TPSimpliedPrice] - 18500;

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