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Introducing the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph (38 mm) — Everyone Loves a Taxonomy, Right?

Note — It’s 00:01 CET and TAG Heuer has just lifted the embargo on information about the watches that it will introduce at the Watches and Wonders show, which opens today. Due to some travel delays and technical problems, I have not been able to complete this posting. Still, I am so excited about the new Formula 1 Solargraph that I have decided to publish this posting in its current unfinished form,

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A New Old Solid Gold Carrera . . . a Play in Five Acts

Here’s a new watch arrival, an 18 karat gold Carrera, Reference 1158 S (third execution) from 1973.  My acquisition of this chronograph involved many of the elements that I enjoy most about the watch collecting hobby —  a favorite version of a favorite model, in superb (nearly-new) condition; some interesting provenance; an acquisition that involved a bit of a chase and help from some friends;

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Introducing the 2025 Formula 1 Chronographs — TAG Heuer is Ready to Race

On January 1, 2025, TAG Heuer returned to its role as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1 and it didn’t take long for the brand to introduce a new generation of Formula 1 chronographs to celebrate its new status.  Today, TAG Heuer introduced five new versions of its Formula 1 chronograph, these models being the seventh generation of TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronographs since they were introduced in 1989.

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A Noteworthy Watch — Breitling Duograph, Reference 762, Circa 1943

Rattrapante . . . Split-Seconds . . . Doppelchronograph . . . the “Queen of Complications” for Chronographs. Whatever we may call it, the split-seconds chronograph is the highest form of complication for the chronograph.

For chronograph enthusiasts who are into racing, rallies and motorsports, or even industrial production, the split-seconds chronograph is the ultimate “tool”.

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Sotheby’s Heuer Champions Auction — 10 Heuers that Went to the Races

The Heuer brand was closely associated with motorsports in the 1960s and 70s. Many racers wore Heuer chronographs, the Heuer logo was prominent on Formula 1 and endurance racecars, racing teams and race organizers used Heuer timing equipment, and engraved Heuer chronographs were presented as top prizes at many races and rallies. Jack Heuer came to the United States in 1959 hoping to sell more stopwatches to racers,

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