Automatic caliber 16, chronograph, angled date at 3 oclock, small second and. Swiss engineered automatic caliber with 42 hour power reserve and water resistant to 200m. TAG Heuer Formula 1 collection: motor racing emotion more powerful than ever. The 5-row fine-brushed, silver polished steel and brushed black ceramic bracelet strikes a luxurious motoracing aesthetic, securely fastening with a double safety clasp and racing suit extension.

The anthracite grey dial, equipped with three black chronograph counters, monochrome printed “TAG Heuer” logo between “Caliber 16” – “FORMULA 1” lettering, luminescent markers and date window display at 3 o’clock all beautifully set within a 44mm case and black titanium carbide coated steel fixed bezel with white tachymeter scale and statement red “Tachymeter” lettering. This Formula 1 Caliber 16 encapsulates the power of motor racing with a motorsport inspired aesthetic that exudes confidence and style. TAG HEUER FORMULA 1 CALIBRE 16 automatic Ref.: CAZ2011.FT8024 44mm Watch condition (please refer to photos) All images are from the actual watch for sale (WE. The second one is about the clasp: it seems too cheap and anonymous.Driven by the power of innovative high-technology design, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 range epitomizes the ultimate in racetrack performance with iconic bold style boasting highly functional precision inspired by the superpower of motorsports. What stands out are the finishes: case, first link and bezel create a somewhat beautiful combo and a monolithic set.īut, I feel, there are two weak points: not minding the watch's weight depends on one's tastes as many aficionados look for heavy watches, I would have equipped the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Chronograph with a ceramic inlay on the bezel.īut I do admit that by adopting a ceramic bezel, the watch would have, perhaps, lost its vintage design. It is good for those who think the other Formula 1 chrono is too thin and sporty as well as too light. On the wrist, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Chronograph is big and…heavy. It is not made in-house, but is mainly based on a ETA 7750 and is, in my opinion, very robust caliber. The caliber 16, which powers the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Chronograph, is a mechanical automatic movement, with the balance wheel vibrating at 4Hz, a power reserve of 42 hours and the fast change date. TAG Heuer has embellished this lay-out with a racing touch by adding, here and there, some red accents: red is the central chrono second tip, the three counters scale, the ring along the start-stop button and the “tachimeter” lettering on the stainless steel bezel. It also vaguely reminds us of the Omega Mark II's design, proving the design from the 70s is still very much alive and making a come back. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Caliber 16 Chronograph's 43mm wide case is quite original and alternates on top satin to mirror polished finishes on the carrure that create a somewhat cool and well-balanced combination.

Among the many new models introduced is the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Caliber 16 Chronograph that adds to the existing chrono while boasting a 'vintage like' look and feel that clearly draws inspiration from the Autavia, an iconic model from TAG Heuer (photo property of ). TAG Heuer has debuted a new range that is actually not replacing the existing one but, rather, complements it. During the show, however, I took a close look at all the novelties from this brand: TAG Heuer is among the most prolific brands at Baselworld and it usually doesn't just work on revamping a single collection but, by enlarge, revamps all its line ups either by launching completely new timepieces or just upgrading the existing ones.īut there's a third option that concerns the Formula 1 collection which is the entry being one of the most successful of the brand.

At Baselworld 2014 all our eyes, including mine, were fixed on the new Carrera with panda dial and caliber CH80 only to find out that the project CH80 had been set aside so as to concentrate on the development of the caliber 1887, but, like it or not, it drew our attention away from the many new timepieces TAG Heuer has launched this year.

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