TAG Heuer has made a comeback to Formula-1 as the official timekeeper of the pinnacle of motorsports. The acclaimed watchmaker wants to mark its presence felt not only on the 2025 F1 calendar but also outside the sport. To celebrate its return to the circuit, the Maison has introduced a chronograph at Watches and Wonders 2025, that’s fit for Raceday.
The exclusive creation dubbed the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 reintroduces the iconic Rattrapante complication that was the beating heart of the 1916 Mikrosplit stopwatch. The timepiece is highlighted by its cool white and red hot contrasting dial that makes a statement even from a distance. TAG Heuer’s latest piece ushers in the new era of the brand’s direction, and how it celebrates its most valued partnerships.
Designer: TAG Heuer
Refreshing Formula-1 Influence
Racing inspired details of the chronograph are honed by the intricately crafted calibre that has hand-finished bevels, black mirror-polished screws, and TAG Heuer’s oscillating weight that’s styled like a shield. F1 spirit is exhibited in the performance and design of the Split-Seconds Chronograph F1, as the adrenaline-inducing sport celebrates its 75th anniversary. The sleek white ceramic case doesn’t have an inner metallic container, which in itself is a major feat of technical prowess. This is contrasted with the translucent red-tinted dial that exposes the movement partially.
The brain of this watch, fit for the Scuderia Ferrari drivers Charles and Lewis, is the Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier-partnership automatic split-seconds chronograph TH81-00 movement beating at 5 Hz frequency. The chronograph squeezes out 55-65 hours of power reserve with ease. Thus, you can bank on the millisecond perfect complexity of measuring two separate time intervals simultaneously. This comes in handy for tracking multiple racing laps or concurrent sporting events.
Sublime handcrafted perfection
TAG Heuer has handcrafed the entire case and the sapphire caseback (made from a single piece of sapphire crystal), demonstrating the ability to machine the advanced materials to millimeter perfection. The split-seconds hand with red lacquered titanium insert can be controlled using the pusher at 9 o’clock. Formula-1 elements come in the form of asphalt-textured counters, checkered flag finishing on the bridges, and the starting grid. The watchmaker adds phrases like LIGHTS OUT & AWAY WE GO” and a discreet F1 logo at 6 o’clock, to imbibe the F1 spirit deep.
The David “Crofty” Croft’s trademark call is emulated in the form of an F1 siren call, replicated from the opening seconds of each Grand Prix. This stunning timepiece gets an equally plush calfskin strap that comes with a grade-5 titanium deployment clasp. It is optimized for ergonomics and comfort without compromising the durability of the watch. Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 is only going to be limited to 10 units, making it a timepiece for avid collectors. A retail price tag of 155,000 CHF (around $175,635 USD) is completely justified given its level of detailing.
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