With the Formula 1 season now back in full swing, the adrenaline inclined are likely to be falling under the spell of this all-action and speed-soaked pursuit once again. The world of Formula 1 racing is certainly a glamorous and luxurious one. It comes as little surprise that some of the biggest brands in the world clamour are associated with some of the biggest racing teams.
One such industry that has a long held affiliation with the sport of F1 Motor Racing is that of luxury watches. Some of the biggest and most revered watchmakers have crafted exemplary timepieces that are inspired by F1 and motor racing. Let’s take a look at three of the best:
Hublot King Power F1 Watch – Price £16,000 ($24,000) Approx:
Hublot is a watchmaker synonymous with the finer things in life and they are equally as well-known for their collaborations. It is perhaps of little surprise that they have a Formula 1 watch of their own. The Hublot King Power F1 watch is no ordinary timepiece and has plenty of additional bells and whistles that make it stand out from the crowd. Just a few of the more striking features of this spectacular timepiece include:
- Carbon Fibre Bezel
- Extra Large 48mm Ceramic Case
- PVD Titanium Screws
- Swiss-Made Automatic Movement
- 100m Water Resistance
- Sapphire Crystal Glass Case
An utterly breathtaking timepiece and one that will definitely tick all the right boxes for any fans of both Formula 1 Racing and luxury timepieces.
IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Racer – Price £10,000 ($15,000) Approx:
IWC is one of the world’s most prestigious luxury watchmakers and their heritage is unparalleled due to the quality of the timepieces that they consistently produce. Fans of the Swiss watchmaker with an affinity for motor sport were certainly pleased to see that they have joined forces with the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. They’ve created a rather impressive looking timepiece in the form of the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Racer watch pictured above.
This exceptionally crafted and flawlessly precise timepiece will definitely score you plenty of style points and whilst it is by no means a cheap watch, it will definitely be the sort of timepiece that lasts a lifetime and which you pass on to future generations. The features include:
- 68 Hour Power Reserve when Fully Wound
- Sapphire Crystal Glass with Anti-Reflective Coating on Both Sides
- Water Resistant to 12 Bar
- Mechanical, Swiss-Made Chronograph Movement
- Screw-In Crown
- Stainless Steel Strap
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Watch – Price £1400 ($2200) Approx:
Of all the luxury watch brands out there, few are as synonymous with the Formula One industry as TAG Heuer. Their collection of Formula 1 watches are definitely amongst the most sought after on the market, which isn’t surprising considering how luxuriously stylish and striking they are – case in point the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph Black watch above.
If you want to make this rugged timepiece your Formula 1 watch of choice, you’ve made a good decision. It has a whole host of features that you’d expect from a high profile watchmaker such as TAG Heuer. The features include:
- Fixed Titanium Carbide Coated Bezel
- Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal Glass
- Tested in Race Conditions by F1 Star Jenson Button
- Black Rubber Strap with Folding Clasp
- EOL Indicator
- Applied Tachymeter Scale
- Quartz Movement
- 200m Water Resistance
TAG Heuer have many different collections but for those who are after a sporty timepiece, it really is impossible to look beyond the TAG Heuer Formula One collection of watches.
Submitted by, Leo Parker
