The TAG Heuer Formula 1 reference CAZ2012.BA0876 was designed to bridge the brand’s historic ties to Formula 1 with more premium offerings, it features a robust 44mm stainless steel case and a fixed tachymeter bezel. The anthracite sunray dial, punctuated by red accents, maintains the clear, functional legibility required of a racing instrument.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 8.5 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: est. 2018 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Neo-Vintage Chronograph
Size: 44mm Thickness: approx. 15mm Lug Width: approx. 21.5mm
Case: Stainless steel case, fine-brushed and mirror-finished, light wear Bezel: Steel fixed bezel with black tachymeter scale insert, light wear Dial: Anthracite grey sunray dial, applied indexes, lumed Hands: Steep broad-dauphine hands, lumed
Crown: Steel, signed screw-down crown and pushers, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Solid, screw-in caseback, visible wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: Calibre 16