Sadly, the intricate construction of the calibre is hidden from view but instead were treated to a stunning decorated screw down case back engraved with an image of Ayrton Senna wearing his racing helmet.
It runs at a frequency of 28,800vph and promises a power reserve of 42 hours. It’s a Swiss made movement we’ve seen several times before in the brand’s vast portfolio, largely in their Carrera Chronograph range. Powering the mass of complications on the dial of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna 2022 watch is the Calibre 16 automatic winding movement. The chronograph seconds hand remains simple in silver and features a special counterweight shaped like the TAG Heuer logo. Other elements of the dial include applied rhodium-plated indexes and faceted hands for the hours and minutes adorned with an insert of Superluminova. At 9 o’clock, the small seconds also features red detailing around its circumference to match the rest of the aesthetic.
The dial at the top is for the 30 minutes chronograph counter while its parallel counterpart at 6 o’clock is for the 12 hours and comes decorated with a large red Senna logo at its centre. The centre elects an anthracite-coloured sunray brushed backdrop set with three recessed and snailed subsidiary dials. While the 2021 TAG Heuer Senna watch opted for a bold yellow colour palette, the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna 2022 Special Edition elects a sporty red and black colourway taking inspiration from the company’s first Ayrton Senna-branded watch.Ĭontinuing with the black and red theme of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna 2022 Special Edition watch is the dial. Ever since, TAG Heuer has launched a special edition timepiece every year in his honour. During this time, Aryton Senna became a brand ambassador for Swiss watch manufacturer TAG Heuer and his love of their collections lasted all the way up to his death in 1994. He effortlessly dominated the sport, claiming all sixteen Grand Prix’s in 1988 and famously taking the chequered flag at the Austrian Grand Prix in 1991 securing his sixth victory of the season and winning the Formula 1 World Championship. Another decade past and this time he begins to secure victories on a more advanced course, debuting at Formula 1. This year, it’s with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna 2022 Special Edition watch.Īt the age of four, Ayrton Senna was gifted his first go-kart which he would go on to win his first go-kart race several years later.
One name bigger than all is Ayrton Senna, and despite the Brazilian racer named a brand ambassador from 1988 until his untimely death in 1994, TAG Heuer continue to honour the incredible racer to this day. From Ryan Gosling to Brad Pitt, Cara Delevingne to Chris Hemsworth, TAG Heuer have had their fair share of big names endorse their collections of luxury watches over the years.
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