A world champion's watch that gives real momentum: TAG Heuer x Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Chronograph

TAG Heuer and Red Bull Racing represent the pinnacle of watchmaking and motorsport. The watchmaker's decades-long history and prestige speak for themselves. Red Bull Racing dominated in the early 2010s and more recently, with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen winning a total of 8 world championships and 6 constructors' titles in just 20 years of racing. This TAG Heuer chronograph is designed to convey the shared successes and values ​​of the two teams to the world.

The design of the Oracle Red Bull Racing Special Edition is inspired by the team's iconic colors and dynamics. The checkered flag pattern on the blue opaline dial evokes that exciting moment in the world of Formula 1 when the winner is waved off at the race.

Flexible rubber strap

Red and yellow lacquered details reflect the vibrant colors of the Red Bull. The blue rubber strap is decorated with a red outline of the TAG Heuer logo shield.

Subdials and date window

The watch has a diameter of 44 mm, and its case is made of sandblasted gray grade 2 titanium. An interesting detail is the so-called forged carbon tachymeter bezel, which in Hungarian means a carbon fiber composite made of pressed, randomly arranged carbon fibers, impregnated with epoxy resin, and then formed at high temperature and pressure. The tachymeter bezel is used to measure average speed. On the side of the bezel we can see small holes that imitate the appearance of the brake discs of Formula 1 racing cars, also in titanium gray. The titanium buttons used to control the timekeeping functions are intended to remind the wearer of the mechanical feel of the F1 world, and the design of the indexes is also inspired by the nose cone of F1 cars.

Solid push buttons and screw-locked crown

Technical details include a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a water resistance of 200 meters. The TAG Heuer Calibre 16 automatic movement ensures precise timekeeping, while three sub-dials also display the watch's chronograph functions: the chronograph minute counter at 12 o'clock, the chronograph hour counter at 6 o'clock, and the seconds hand at 9 o'clock. The date window is located at 3 o'clock.

The indexes and hands are coated with NAC for surface protection and contrast, and are also treated with Super-LumiNova® phosphorescence, which gives them a white glow during the day and a green glow at night. The connection between the mechanical details of the chronograph and the technical aesthetics of racing cars further emphasizes the motorsport-inspired nature of this watch. The caseback features a special engraving that features the Oracle Red Bull Racing and TAG Heuer logos, as well as the checkered flag pattern, the racing symbol that can also be found on the dial.

Image of the back of the watch with a checkered flag

With this watch, you have to look beyond the timekeeping and chronograph functions, even if these are the watch's basic and most prominent features. You have to think of this watch as a symbol that carries the message of victory, passion and pushing the limits. It is an excellent choice for all those who want to remind themselves of the drive of motor racing, the winning and enduring spirit. This watch is a true champion's watch, which gives us momentum and perseveres even in difficult situations.

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