TAG Heuer’s Limited Edition
TAG Heuer’s Limited Edition Motorsport Watches: Racing Heritage Meets Collectable Craft
TAG Heuer has long been synonymous with motorsport timing (F1 x Watches), and its limited-edition watches reflect that legacy. Below, we examine some of the most notable recent TAG Heuer watches associated with Formula 1 and racing, focusing on what makes them special, their technical features, production quantities, release dates, and their current asking prices.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph – Limited Edition (WBY1160.FT8085)
Story:
The Solargraph is one of TAG Heuer’s newer Formula 1 pieces, which embraces solar power and bold colour schemes. The WBY1160.FT8085 version is part of a limited-edition run themed after the Monza Grand Prix. It reflects racing heritage via its red case, green bezel, and materials such as bio-polyamide.
Main Characteristics:
- Case: 38 mm, bio-polyamide for the red case, green bezel.
- Movement: Solar quartz (Calibre TH50-00), solar powered.
- Water resistance: ≈100 meters (10 ATM)
- Bezel: Bidirectional polyamide etc. Sapphire crystal.
Number of Units :
- This reference is limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide.
When Produced / Released:
- Pre-sale: 2 September (Monza date) at 08:00 CEST
- Worldwide availability: 5 September 2025
Price:
- Priced at £1,550 (on rubber strap)
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Oracle Red Bull Racing – Limited Edition (CAZ101AZ.FT8090)
Story:
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Oracle Red Bull Racing, TAG Heuer launched this chronograph blending racing passion with precision. It includes styling cues from the team’s livery (blue, yellow, etc.) and commemorative details such as a 20-year logo and checkered flag motif.
Main Characteristics:
- Size / Materials: 43 mm steel case with black DLC coating. Blue dial, yellow accents, deep grained finish.
- Movement: Swiss quartz chronograph.
- Water Resistance: approx. 200 meters
- Strap: Blue rubber, racing style; distinctive case back with Oracle Red Bull Racing emblem and special packaging.
Number of Units :
- Limited to 3,000 pieces globally.
When Produced / Released:
- It was publicly announced around late 2024 (December 2024) when TAG Heuer marked Oracle Red Bull Racing’s 20th anniversary.
Price:
- £2,750 (or similar in local currencies) depending on market.
TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1® (CBW2190.FC8356)
Story:
The Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1® is TAG Heuer’s high-horology statement in its racing collection. It revives the iconic Monaco line with a high-frequency, automatic split-seconds (rattrapante) chronograph, engineered for collectors who value both heritage and technical complexity. It’s built to push boundaries of design and movement engineering.
Main Characteristics:
- Case: 41 mm white ceramic, skeletonized dial finish, red and black accents.
- Movement: Automatic split-seconds chronograph, Calibre TH81-00; runs at ≈36,000 vph; power reserve ~65 hours (drops to ~55 when chronograph in use).
- Other features: Open case back, skeleton dial, very high craftsmanship, distinctive materials. Water resistance ~30 meters. Thickness around 15.2 mm.
Number of Units :
- Extremely limited: 10 pieces globally.
When Produced / Released:
- Released around early 2025.
Price:
- Around £139,030 (UK / local market guide price), reflecting the complexity.
