Released in the mid-2000s under LVMH ownership, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph reference CAH1110.BA0850 featured an upgraded bezel with a deeply geared, unidirectional turning bezel coated in black titanium carbide. This thick, tactile component surrounds a flat sapphire crystal and frames a matte black dial displaying a traditional three-register layout.
The timekeeping is powered by the ETA G10.711. Completing its utilitarian features, the steel case utilizes a screw-down crown and a solid caseback to secure a measured 200-meter depth rating.
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 | Good, Medium Visible Wear Production: 2009 Contents: Full-set Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 41mm Thickness: 12mm Lug Width: 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, brushed finish, visible wear Bezel: Black titanium-carbide coated steel, unidirectional, visible wear Dial: Black matte dial, applied markers, tri-compax layout Hands: Dauphine shaped hands
Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down crown and pushers, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Solid stainless steel, screw-down, visible wear Movement: Quartz Chronograph Caliber: ETA G10.711