![]() ![]() Of course, the dial layout changes to the traditional Calibre 16 “12-6-9” layout and there is a new design for the central Chronograph hand, which you see above. The most notable being size, with the Calibre 16 model stretching the tape to 44mm, 2mm larger than the current range. Naturally, the mechanical F1 shares its style with its quartz brother, but with a few important differences. A mechanical movement would have made no sense for either watch, given their positioning.Īs the Formula 1 series has grown up, the tide has turned against quartz, with the majority of watch buyers today preferring mechanical movements.Īnd so twenty-seven years after the original Formula 1 series was launched, we now have the 2013 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16- the first men’s automatic Formula 1 (yes, the Formula 1 Lady series got there first) is with us. In fact, the spirit of the original series was based around low-cost materials (Fibreglass case, resin strap, simple sales packaging), bright colours and like the original Swatch watches of the 1980s was proudly quartz. ![]() While there have been several generations of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 series since its launch in 1986, there has been one constant: Quartz. ![]()
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