From Racetrack to Wrist
Formula 1 has been thrilling audiences since the first championships were held in 1950 and, in a sport where split seconds count for everything, it seems only fitting that precision watch brands are so closely associated with it. Today virtually every F1 team has an official timekeeping brand whose advertising takes pride of place on their high-powered race cars.
SHOP ALL MOTORSPORT WATCHESFacts About Motor Racing
Did you know?
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At top speed an F1 car’s engine takes in enough air in 60 seconds to inflate 600 party balloons
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A Grand Prix driver will change gear every 1.3 seconds during a race
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F1 cars have a top speed of more than 200mph and generate more than 3Gs of force when cornering
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Temperatures in the cockpit rise as high as 50 °C causing the drivers to lose up to 3kg during a single race
Bell & Ross | Renault Sport
Representing their first foray out of the world of aviation, Bell & Ross have been the official watch partner of the Renault Sport Formula One Team since February 2016. This prestigious partnership has come to symbolise what can be achieved when speed and precision come together, and celebrates continued advances in engineering in the pursuit of extreme performance and mechanical accuracy.
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BR03-94 Automatic
Designed to celebrate the launch of the new R.S.17 car livery, Bell & Ross unveiled the new BR03-94 RS17 at the start of the 2017 Formula One season. Part of a trilogy which was launched in Baselworld earlier this year and which features exquisite limited edition timepieces which will retail for over £136,000, the BR03-94 RS17 continues to push the boundaries of both design and engineering, striving for excellence and accuracy at the highest levels.
A source of inspiration and continuous motivation for Bell & Ross, their partnership with the Renault Sport Formula One Team has allowed them to build on their aeronautical experience by integrating the best of motor racing’s technology, mechanical expertise and materials. Bringing together the latest technological advances as well as the most innovative materials used in the racing word today, the BR03-94 RS17 is clearly inspired by this prodigious partnership.
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TAG Heuer | Red Bull Racing
The rebels of the F1 track, Red Bull Racing has transformed the world of motorsports with their remarkable performance and defiance of convention. A fast and furious team who boasts 53 wins, 58 pole positions, 128 podium finishes and 4 World Championships, their energy and thirst for victory is driven by their work hard, play hard attitude. Sharing a passion for innovation and adrenaline, TAG Heuer are Now the Official Timekeeper, Official Watch and Team Performance Partner of Red Bull Racing, and are more than ready for the next adventure.
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Red Bull Special Edition
Showcasing all the ground-breaking technology and distinguished aesthetics we’ve come to expect from the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer-01, the Red Bull Special Edition has been updated in racing colours, which trades on their partners adrenaline-fuelled style and gives it an even sportier edge. However, the key difference between the standard Heuer-01 and this Red Bull Special edition is the semi-skeleton dial featuring the double numeral minute markers, a feature of several so-called ‘Drive Timer’ watches planned for release this year.
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Oris | Williams Racing
The proud Official Watch Partner of the Williams Team since 2003, this dynamic partnership epitomises the precision, streamline style and superb mechanical engineering that Oris is renowned for.
Dominating Formula 1 in the 1980’s and ‘90’s, when they claimed nine constructors’ championships and seven drivers’ titles, The Williams’ cars were not only driven by legends such as Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell, but harnessed ground-breaking technology which repeatedly delivered them to the top of the podium. Driven to success by Sir Frank Williams, whose dedication, passion and determination have been a continuous source of inspiration to Oris, their achievements during their 40-year history in F1 racing has made them one of the great names in motorsport.
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Engine Date Automatic
A much anticipated new-comer to the starting grid, the Oris Williams Collection has been designed to reflect the speed, power and technology of Formula 1, and is worn at F1 circuits around the world.
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Casio & Hugo Boss
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Starting a new chapter in Formula One with their partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team, Hugo Boss have been part of the world of Formula One for 35 years.
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The Official Team Partner of Toro Rosso, the Casio Edifice collection is powered by outstanding technology and evokes the speed and energy that Formula One is
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The prize to win a TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronograph men's watch retailing at £950. One winner will be chosen at random from all entries.
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