Released to celebrate Kimi Räikkönen's 2007 F1 World Championship, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 reference CAH1014.BT0718 is a limited edition of 10,000 pieces. This timepiece represents the brand's connection to motorsport and its strategic partnerships with Formula 1 that dates back to the 60's. The black dial is highlighted by red accents and features a "Grande Date" display at 12 o'clock, with a linear-style chronograph counter at 9 o'clock. The watch’s caseback is engraved with Räikkönen's signature.
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 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Wear Production: est. 2007 Contents: Watch Only Genre: Chronograph
Size: 44mm Thickness: 12.5mm Lug Width: 22mm
Case: Steel round case, fine-brushed finish, visible wear Bezel: Black unidirectional timing bezel, visible wear Dial: Black with a concentric pattern on the sub-dials, applied markers, Kimi Räikkönen logo at 6 o'clock Hands: Steel broad dauphine hands
Crown: Steel, screw-down, rubberized crown, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Black aftermarket leather strap, visible wear Caseback: Steel, solid, screw-down caseback, with Kimi Räikkönen signature, visible wear Movement: Quartz Chronograph Caliber: Swiss ETA base