In a Farewell to Circuit Zandvoort, TAG Heuer Launches Formula 1 Solargraph

TAG Heuer marks the final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort, which will take place from 21 to 23 August 2026, with two new Formula 1 Solargraph limited editions. Limited to 1,500 and 1,000 pieces respectively, a distinguish by ones rubber strap and the other's steel bracelet, the watches combine a 38mm sandblasted steel case with a gray opaline dial, orange and red accents, and the Formula 1 collection’s bold design language. Both watches are powered by the brand's light-driven TH50-00 Solargraph movement. 

The choice of Zandvoort as the inspiration for the two watches reflects the circuit’s place in Formula 1 history and its distinctive setting on the Dutch coast. The track runs through the dunes and features tight sections and banked corners, while Formula 1’s return to the venue has become closely associated with the orange-clad crowds filling the grandstands to support Max Verstappen in a festival-like beachside setting.

A Compact Formula 1 Case

The two new models bring the Formula 1 collection back to a 38mm case size, echoing the proportions of earlier watches from the line when it was introduced in 1986. The sandblasted steel construction gives the case a matte surface, while the bidirectional TH-Polylight bezel features an orange 60-second/minute scale. A flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment protects the dial with bright orange and red accents inspired by the visual identity of Zandvoort and its distinctive racing atmosphere. Red lacquered applied indexes and hour and minute hands are filled with eggshell-colored Superluminova, which glows green in the dark. The central seconds hand and TAG Heuer logo are also rendered in red. Both versions feature a date display at 3 o’clock and are water-resistant to 100 meters.

Two Versions, One Solargraph Movement

The technical platform is the same for both editions, with each opting for the TAG Heuer’s TH50-00 quartz movement, which draws energy from both natural and artificial light. According to the brand, one minute of direct sunlight provides enough energy for approximately one day of operation. A full charge requires less than 40 hours of light exposure and provides up to ten months of autonomy in complete darkness. Should the watch stop, just ten seconds of exposure to light is sufficient to restart it. The accumulator is designed to last for up to 15 years.

The first version, the reference WBY111H.FT8128, is limited to 1,500 pieces and comes with an orange rubber strap and steel pin buckle. The second, reference WBY111L.BA0042, is limited to 1,000 pieces and pairs the 38mm case with a three-row sandblasted steel bracelet. Its folding clasp features double safety push-buttons and an adjustment-link extension. Both will be available from this month and will retail for $2,150 and $2,250, respectively.