TAG Heuer and the Oracle Red Bull Racing team mark a decade of partnership on the track and in high watchmaking with the launch of the new TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Oracle Red Bull Racing. This 38 mm special edition honors ten years of shared achievements, channeling the iconic design heritage of the 1980s into cutting-edge solar technology.
A Decade on the Starting Grid
Since the beginning of their partnership in 2016, TAG Heuer and Oracle Red Bull Racing have shared an absolute commitment to precision and performance under pressure. For this anniversary milestone, the La Chaux-de-Fonds manufacture revives a compact 38 mm case size featuring a sandblasted steel finish, an architecture with clear echoes of the original Formula 1 models introduced in the 1980s.
The exterior is completed by a bidirectional rotating 60-second/minute bezel crafted from innovative blue TH-Polylight, bringing lightness and structural resilience. The screw-down steel case back, engraved with the Oracle Red Bull Racing logo over a checkered flag pattern, reinforces the competitive identity of the timepiece.
Blue Sunray Dial and High-Racing Aesthetics
The blue sunray-brushed dial explicitly reflects the racing color palette of the Formula 1 team. A striking red minute flange outlines the perimeter, while the central second hand stands out in a vibrant lacquered yellow. Black-lacquered applied indexes filled with white Super-LumiNova® glow green in the dark, ensuring optimal legibility under any condition.
Positioned at 3 o’clock, the date window is framed in yellow, maintaining perfect visual symmetry with the signature shields applied at 6, 9, and 12 o’clock that define the collection’s visual DNA.
Solargraph Caliber TH50-00: Powered by Light
At the technical core of the watch beats the Calibre TH50-00 solar quartz movement. This mechanism harnesses both direct sunlight and artificial indoor lighting as a virtually inexhaustible energy source. Just one minute of exposure to direct sunlight provides a full day of power. A full charge—achieved in under 40 hours of light exposure—delivers up to 10 months of autonomy in total darkness.
⚙️ Technical Summary
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Oracle Red Bull Racing (Ref. WBY111F.BA0042)
10th Anniversary special edition featuring a 38 mm sandblasted steel case with a blue TH-Polylight bezel. Sunray dial with red minute track and Solargraph TH50-00 quartz movement powered by natural or artificial light.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph x Oracle Red Bull Racing |
|---|---|
| Reference | WBY111F.BA0042 (Special Edition) |
| Case | Stainless steel with sandblasted finish, bidirectional rotating blue TH-Polylight bezel, flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, and engraved steel screw-down case back |
| Dimensions | 38.0 mm diameter |
| Dial | Blue sunray-brushed, red minute flange, lacquered yellow central hand, and applied indexes with Super-LumiNova® |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM / 100 meters |
| Movement | Calibre TH50-00 solar quartz (Solargraph) |
| Power Reserve / Autonomy | Up to 10 months in total darkness after a full charge (< 40 h of light) |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, and date window at 3 o’clock |
| Bracelet | Sandblasted 3-row steel bracelet with folding safety clasp and extension link |
| Price | EUR 2,200 / CHF 2,100 / USD 2,250 / GBP 1,900 |
