Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph in Three Bright New Colors
If you don?t personally have a TAG Heuer Formula 1 memory or story, then a close friend or family member almost certainly does. At this point it?s almost cliché to point out that TAG Heuer?s Formula 1 collection is one of the most robust and long-standing entry level offerings in Swiss watches. The ubiquitous racing-inspired sports watch collection is now adding three bright colorways in yellow, red, and green, each with a matching colored strap. I got to spend some hands-on time with all three and they are a lot of fun and really just an excellent value.
These three Formula 1 watches all share the same base model which comes in a 43mm stainless steel case with a quartz chronograph movement and 200m of water resistance. For most people looking for a fun, colorful, no worries sports watch that can handle a long weekend, the Formula 1 is a no-brainer. These variants have a fixed black PVD bezel with the classic tachymeter scale.Â
Of course, the colors are the real story here. Each of the green, yellow, and red dials are done in with sunray brushing that just ups the vibrancy. The dials are really striking when seen in the metal and TAG really succeeded in creating an immediately eye-catching pop of color. Beyond the dial and strap colors, there are some subtleties distinguishing the three different variants.Â
My personal favorite is the red edition, I just find the almost-ruby hue of the dial to be so well executed. The red edition has rhodium-plated indices/hands fi...
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