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April 29th, 2025

The Definitive Guide to Ayrton Senna’s Watches, a guest posting by Michael Young (@Mspeedster)

Photo Credits: Original photographs of watches by Michael Young and Jeff Stein. 

INTRODUCTION

Ayrton Senna is considered to be one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. Even 30 years after his tragic passing, his memory burns brightly, reignited by the 2024 Netflix Senna series. TAG Heuer is also an icon in Formula 1,

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March 31st, 2025

Introducing the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph (38 mm) — Everyone Loves a Taxonomy, Right?

Taxonomy — the science of classifying and organizing living things (and other things) into groups based on shared characteristics and relationships.

Wow . . . there it is. One of the things I enjoy most about this watch hobby.

A good taxonomy helps us understand and appreciate our vintage watches. Autavia reference 1163 GMT —

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February 26th, 2025

A New Old Solid Gold Carrera . . . a Play in Five Acts

Here’s a new watch arrival, an 18 karat gold Carrera, Reference 1158 S (third execution) from 1973.  My acquisition of this chronograph involved many of the elements that I enjoy most about the watch collecting hobby —  a favorite version of a favorite model, in superb (nearly-new) condition; some interesting provenance; an acquisition that involved a bit of a chase and help from some friends;

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January 21st, 2025

Introducing the 2025 Formula 1 Chronographs — TAG Heuer is Ready to Race

On January 1, 2025, TAG Heuer returned to its role as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1 and it didn’t take long for the brand to introduce a new generation of Formula 1 chronographs to celebrate its new status.  Today, TAG Heuer introduced five new versions of its Formula 1 chronograph, these models being the seventh generation of TAG Heuer Formula 1 chronographs since they were introduced in 1989.

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December 22nd, 2024

A Noteworthy Watch — Breitling Duograph, Reference 762, Circa 1943

Rattrapante . . . Split-Seconds . . . Doppelchronograph . . . the “Queen of Complications” for Chronographs. Whatever we may call it, the split-seconds chronograph is the highest form of complication for the chronograph.

For chronograph enthusiasts who are into racing, rallies and motorsports, or even industrial production, the split-seconds chronograph is the ultimate “tool”.

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