Auto Racing Watches

Jack Heuer, Father of the TAG Heuer Carrera: The WatchTime Q&A

In 1963, the Heuer watch company (today’s TAG Heuer) released the first Carrera, a chronograph inspired by auto racing, which went on to become an international icon. As TAG Heuer celebrates the Carrera’s 50th anniversary this year, WatchTime sits down for a candid interview with the man who created the Carrera, watch-industry living legend Jack...

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Apr 9, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

IWC North America President Gianfranco D’Attis: The WatchTime Q&A

IWC Schaffhausen has made 2013 the Year of the Ingenieur, and to launch the new collection in the U.S., the brand joined WatchTime for a gala event at its flagship boutique in New York City. Prior to the event, WatchTime spoke with IWC North America president Gianfranco D’Attis about the revamped Ingenieur line and his...

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Mar 19, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Video: Omega Speedmaster Racing

Before Omega’s legendary Speedmaster watch was worn by astronauts on the moon — and thus forever linked to space exploration and assigned the nickname “Moonwatch” — it was much more closely associated with the decidedly earthbound activity of automobile racing. In fact, when Omega introduced the first Speedmaster in 1957, it designed the watch’s dial...

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Mar 15, 2013 by WatchTime

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Video: Speed Dreamin’: Testing the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887

A few years ago, TAG Heuer introduced a new version of its racing-inspired Carrera watch with a brand-new movement. TAG Heuers’ most important model, the Carrera chronograph, was introduced less than 50 years ago, in 1964, but has become a recognized classic. The watch is the brainchild of Jack W. Heuer, then managing director at...

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Mar 5, 2013 by WatchTime

Video: Bulgari Octo Maserati Special Edition

The Bulgari Octo Maserati is the result of a pairing of iconic Italian brands. The famed Roman watch-and-jewelry house teamed up with the Modena-based maker of luxurious sports cars to produce a Swiss timepiece that should appeal to both diehard auto enthusiasts and aficionados of haute horlogerie. Click here to read more about the Bulgari...

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Feb 28, 2013 by WatchTime

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Richard Mille’s New RM 011 Brings Another F1 Material to Watchmaking

Richard Mille has long been at the forefront of introducing new materials into watchmaking, particularly those used in the world of Formula One auto racing. At this year’s SIHH, the brand introduced yet another first in that area: the new RM 011 Flyback Chronograph, the first watch with a case made of brown silicon nitride.

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Feb 12, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Video: WatchTime Talks Racecars and Watches with Lamborghini’s CEO

Last week, WatchTime attended the “global dynamic launch” of the Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador Roadster in Miami as a guest of Blancpain, which partnered with Lamborghini in 2009 to establish the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo single-make race series. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with Lamborghini CEO Stephen Winkelmann, who answered questions about...

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Feb 6, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

Breitling for Bentley Supersports Chronograph

Earlier this year, we showed you two new models from Breitling’s Breitling for Bentley collection, developed in cooperation with the British luxury automaker. Also new to the family this year is the Bentley Supersports Chronograph, a limited-edition timepiece made in tribute to the Continental Supersports, the fastest and most powerful Bentley car ever manufactured, and...

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Jan 3, 2013 by Mark Bernardo

New for 2013: Richard Mille RM 036 Tourbillon G-Sensor Jean Todt

Auto racing enthusiast Richard Mille has long been inspired by cars and motorsports in the designs for his eponymous watch brand, but the new RM 036 Tourbillon G-Sensor Jean Todt, which makes its official debut at next month’s SIHH watch fair in Geneva, is the first to include a complication dedicated to road safety.

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Dec 18, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Gearing Up for SIHH 2013: IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Racer

News of new watch launches at next month’s SIHH watch fair in Geneva continues to trickle into WatchTime’s offices, the latest from IWC Schaffhausen. Last year, IWC focused on expanding and revamping its Pilot’s Watch collection. It appears that in 2013, it will be the brand’s sporty Ingenieur collection in the spotlight, starting with the...

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Dec 12, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Video: Chopard’s Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Watch Inspired by ’70s Racecars

Since 2002, Chopard has partnered with the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, a racing event devoted to historical racecars, which takes place along the same route as the Monaco Grand Prix. As official timekeeper, Chopard this year launches a new chronograph wristwatch inspired by the design of sportscars from the 1970s. Click here for more...

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Dec 10, 2012 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin Launch New AMVOX7 Chronograph

In 2005, Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre joined with British car maker Aston Martin to produce the first AMVOX, ushering in JLC’s line of “vertical trigger” chronograph wristwatches. This year, the luxury brands join forces once more on the AMVOX7, the first model with a radial power-reserve display.

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Nov 27, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Adults Only: Perrelet’s Erotic Dial Limited Editions

The themes of Perrelet’s previous limited-edition Turbine watches have ranged from patriotism to auto racing to the Chinese Year of the Dragon; its latest are targeted to more, shall we say, prurient interests: the Turbine Erotic collection, which feature decidedly adult illustrations behind the spinning, dial-side rotors.

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Oct 29, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Audemars Piguet Releases Michael Schumacher Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

Audemars Piguet’s latest limited-edition Royal Oak watch — introduced this week at a press conference in Berlin — is a collaboration with legendary auto racer Michael Schumacher. The seven-time world champion was personally involved with the development of the model, which includes numerous car-inspired design elements.

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Oct 19, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Elegant Accessories: TAG Heuer Racer Smartphone

TAG Heuer has built its reputation as a watch brand largely on its close association with auto racing. Now, as the 150-year-old Swiss company continues its growth from watchmaker into lifestyle brand, it introduces the Racer, which it calls the first Swiss luxury touch-screen smartphone made entirely from materials used in auto racing and aviation.

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Oct 17, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Perrelet Turbine Racing Series

Perrelet’s latest series of spinning turbine watches draws inspiration from race cars for the colorful Special Edition Turbine Racing collection.

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Oct 11, 2012 by WatchTime

Parmigiani Unveils New Bugatti Watches at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Parmigiani, the Swiss watch brand founded by watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, introduced two new collectors’ timepieces to its Bugatti collection, made in collaboration with the prestigious automobile maker, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The timepieces — a rose-gold version of the Bugatti Super Sport and a new titanium Bugatti Vitesse — made their debut alongside...

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Aug 28, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Graham Welcomes Steven Liquorish

Racer Steven Liquorish has joined the Graham team as a brand ambassador, a fitting choice for Graham’s racing-themed watches.

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Jul 25, 2012 by WatchTime

100 Points of Time: Reviewing TAG Heuer’s Carrera Mikrograph 1/100

Last year, TAG Heuer introduced the Carrera Mikrograph 1/100, the first mechanical wristwatch with a central sweep-seconds hand that measures 1/100-second increments. Click here to read WatchTime‘s comprehensive look at this groundbreaking timepiece, part of the TAG Heuer triple feature in our July-August 2012 issue.

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Jul 25, 2012 by Thomas Wanka

Chopard’s Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Watch Inspired by ’70s Racecars

Since 2002, Chopard has partnered with the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, a racing event devoted to historical racecars, which takes place along the same route as the Monaco Grand Prix. As official timekeeper, Chopard this year launches a new chronograph wristwatch inspired by the design of sportscars from the 1970s.

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Jun 29, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

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