TAG HEUER – Formula 1 AYRTON SENNA Special Edition 2019

TAG HEUER – Carrera & Formula 1 AYRTON SENNA Special Edition 2019

TAG HEUER RELEASES TWO NEW TIMEPIECES 

IN HONOUR OF FORMULA 1 LEGEND AYRTON SENNA

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Created for Ayrton Senna fans, Formula One enthusiasts and watch aficionados, these limited edition models illustrate TAG Heuer’s continued admiration of the illustrious driver and his lasting impact on the sport.

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La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland – November 4, 2019: To pay tribute to one of the most renowned Formula One champions and mark 25 years since his untimely death, TAG Heuer has launched two timepieces that celebrate Ayrton Senna by including design features reminiscent of his preferred watch style and love of his home country, Brazil.

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As much a legend in TAG Heuer’s past as in the sport of Formula One racing, Senna was the face of the avant-garde watchmaker’s first “Don’t Crack Under Pressure” campaign in 1991 – a fitting role for a racer as ambitious, fearless and committed as the Brazilian driver. Now, a quarter of a century after his tragic death, the partnership lives on in two stunning new timepieces.

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TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Ayrton Senna Special Edition 2019

The 45 mm TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T automatic chronograph features a matt black ceramic case and matching tachymeter bezel and is subtly accentuated by the yellow and green colours of the Brazilian flag. There is green stitching on the black rubber and leather strap and a yellow “S” for Senna on the chronograph counter.

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“SENNA” is written in yellow on the fixed black ceramic tachymeter bezel. A black tourbillon can be admired at the 6 o’clock position. A stylised yellow and green image of Senna in his instantly recognisable helmet is engraved on the sapphire crystal caseback, through which the powerful in-house COSC-certified manufacture Heuer 02T movement can be seen.

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This edition is limited to just 65 pieces, in recognition of the number of pole positions Senna racked up during his historic career.

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Ayrton Senna Special Edition 2019

This 25-year tribute edition features an engraving of Senna’s iconic helmet on its steel screw-down caseback and his name in white at 1 o’clock on the fixed polished black ceramic bezel with a tachymeter scale. This timepiece is fitted with a sporty S-shaped bracelet, which Senna was personally fond of, and also features a driver’s extension to allow it to be worn over a racing suit.

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The limited-edition 44 mm timepiece exhibits a fierce racing style with a punch of red on the lacquered indexes, central seconds hand and counter hands. White subdial counters at 6 and 9 o’clock and a black subdial counter at 12 o’clock stand out from the anthracite sunray brushed dial. Powering this stainless-steel timepiece is the automatic-winding chronograph Calibre 16.

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These tributes to the distinguished driver combine daring design, innovative features and high-performance style – ideal for individuals who choose to live life in the fast lane.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model: TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02T Ayrton Senna Special Edition 2019

Reference CAR5A99.FT6174


Movement
TAG Heuer Calibre Heuer 02T tourbillon manufacture movement,
COSC-certified automatic tourbillon chronograph, diameter 31 mm,
33 jewels, balance oscillating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz),
65-hour power reserve
Functions
Chronograph with hour and minute counters, tourbillon, hours, minutes and seconds
Case
Diameter 45 mm,
black ceramic matt case and tachymeter fixed bezel with SENNA branding,
sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, black PVD steel and rubber crown,
black PVD steel push buttons, black PVD steel screwed sapphire caseback with special SENNA branding, limited-edition number xx/65, water-resistant to 100 meters (10 bar)
Dial
Black opaline dial, black flange with 60-seconds/minute scale, rhodium-plated minute counter,
rhodium-plated hour counter with yellow lacquered hand and “S” for SENNA branding,
black tourbillon frame, rhodium-plated indexes and hands with white and yellow SuperLuminova®
Strap
Matt black calfskin rubber and leather strap, sand-blasted black titanium folding clasp

                        Limited to 65 watches

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 16 Ayrton Senna Special Edition 2019

Reference: CAZ2017.BA0647

Movement
TAG Heuer automatic movement Calibre 16,
diameter 30.4 mm, 25 jewels,
balance oscillating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz),
42-hour power reserve
Functions
Chronograph with seconds and minutes, date,

• chronograph minutes counter at 12 o’clock, 
• chronograph hours counter at 6 o’clock, 
• perpetual seconds counter at 9 o’clock, 

central chronograph seconds hand
Case
Diameter 44 mm, polished stainless steel, fine-brushed case,
ceramic black polished tachymeter fixed bezel with “SENNA” engraving, sapphire crystal,
polished stainless-steel crown at 3 o’clock and fine-brushed push buttons at 2 and 4 o’clock,
water-resistant to 200 metres (20 bar), screwed stainless-steel caseback with special SENNA branding
Dial
Anthracite sunray brushed dial, white flange with 60-seconds/minute scale,
two white counters at 6 and 9 o’clock, black rhodium-plated counter at 12 o’clock,
red lacquered indexes and central hand, rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white SuperLuminova®
Strap
Polished, fine-brushed stainless-steel bracelet and folding clasp with double safety feature and driving extension

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Special packaging


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MONTBLANC – Heritage 1858 Split Second Chronograph Bronze Edition

MONTBLANC – 1858 Split Second Chronograph Bronze 44 Special Limited Edition - 2019


Montblanc will unveil its new Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8 during the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería (SIAR) in Mexico from 15th to 17th October 2019

Montblanc & SIAR in Mexico

Now presenting its 12thedition, the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería México is a well-known exhibition in Latin America that showcases almost all of the major watch brands. It is here that aficionados, collectors and professionals can discover the latest trends and new releases from the world of fine watchmaking. This year over 50 luxury watch brands will be on display for the pleasure of more than 4,000 enthusiasts and experts of Haute Horlogerie.

The Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8 is a true watch for connoisseurs inspired by the heritage of Minerva with a distinctive vintage green aesthetic, reminiscent of the colours of Mexico. The dial is made of green Jade Nephrine, expressing the spirit of mountain exploration.

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“Mexico has a strong community of watch aficionados that particularly appreciate the world of fine watchmaking and distinctive timepieces and we are pleased to introduce this new timepiece during SIAR” says Davide Cerrato, Montblanc Managing Director Watch Division.

1858  

Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8

The Montblanc 1858 product line is inspired by the legendary Minerva professional watches from the 1920s and 1930s which were conceived for military use and exploration. Reinterpreting these legendary models, the Montblanc 1858 watches express the spirit of mountain exploration, embodying the modern trend of returning and reconnecting to nature.

For this year’s SIAR, Montblanc is unveiling the Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8, which combines a 44-mm bronze case with a distinctive smoked-green dial crafted from nephrite jade, a first for the Maison.  Nephrite jade is one of two distinct mineral forms of this precious stone and is prized for its durability, toughness, translucency and lustre.

Inspired by the Mexican flag, the Nephrite jade green dial is paired with rose-gold-coloured elements and red accents that accentuate the vintage style, while also providing excellent readability of the complications both day and night.  An anti-magnetized treatment on the inside of the sapphire crystal allows for greater precision of the two chronograph seconds hands. The chronograph indications are displayed via a rose gold-coated central chronograph second hand, a white-coloured split second hand (to measure a second time interval) and a chronograph minute counter at three o'clock.

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Following the design of the original Minerva timepiece, the Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8 features a telemeter scale that runs around the dial, which was a common feature on the legendary Minerva chronographs. A telemeter makes it possible to measure the distance of a phenomenon, which is both visible and audible, like the lightning and thunder in a storm. The chronograph hand starts when the phenomenon is seen (lightning) and is stopped when the sound is heard (thunder). The position on the scale shows the distance in kilometres separating the phenomenon from the observer (or the user from the storm, in this example). Calibration is based on the speed at which sound travels through the air, which is approximately 340 meters per second or 1,115 feet per second.

The timepiece also features a tachymeter (base 1000) at the centre of the dial in a colimaçon, snail shape, which allows the user to measure a length of time up to three minutes (instead of one minute in a traditional tachymeter scale around the dial). The tachymeter scale is to show the speed of a moving object, such as a car, over a known distance, measured in miles or kilometres. As the moving car passes the starting-point of the measured course, the owner starts the chronograph hand and stops it as the car passes the finishing-point. The number indicated by the hand on the tachymeter scale represents the speed in kilometres or miles per hour.

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It is combined with a complex “rattrapante” (split second) complication developed by the Montblanc engineers that allows the user to measure intermediate times without interrupting the ongoing measurement of a longer elapsing time. The “rattrapante” can be admired through the sapphire glass of the case back like on a traditional timepiece with such a function.

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The Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8 is equipped with the hand-crafted Manufacture monopusher chronograph calibre MB M16.31 that features two column wheels, horizontal coupling and a power reserve of 50 hours. The movement takes its inspiration from the original Minerva calibre 17.29, developed in the 1930s, that was used for both pocket watches and wristwatches.  This modern-day version is recognisable thanks to its beautiful hand-finishing such as Côtes de Genève stripes, inner angles, circular graining and bevelling as well as its fine details such as the recognizable Minerva arrow, a chronograph bridge shaped in the form of a “V”, and a large screwed balance that has a traditional frequency of 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour.

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The timepiece features a matching green alligator strap with beige stitching that has been hand-crafted by the Richemont Pelletteria in Florence.

In order to guarantee the performance of the product line, the limited-edition timepieces undergo over 500 hours of simulated wear, with specific testing and controls under real-life conditions.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Montblanc 1858 Split Second Chronograph Limited Edition 8

Ident. 125603


Movement
Montblanc Manufacture Calibre MB M16.31
Type of movement: Manually wound monopusher chronograph with split second, tachymeter and telemeter
Chronograph: Monopusher with two column-wheels (one for the chronograph and one for the split second) and horizontal coupling
Dimensions: Diameter = 38.4 mm; height = 8.13 mm
Number of components: 286
Number of rubies: 25
Power reserve: Approx. 50 hours
Balance: Screw balance, diameter = 14.5 mm; moment of inertia = 59 mgcm²
Frequency: 18,000 A/h (2.5 Hz)
Hairspring: With Phillips terminal curve
Plate: Rhodium-plated german silver with circular graining on both sides
Bridges: Rhodium-plated german silver with “Côtes de Genève”
Going-train: Gold-plated, faceted arms, diamond polished surfaces
Displays: Hours and minutes from the center
Small seconds at “9 o’clock”
Chronograph’s elapsed-second and split-second hands from the dial’s center
Counter for 30 elapsed minutes at “3 o’clock”
Tachymeter and telemeter scales

Habillage

Cas
Special alloy of bronze
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed sapphire, antireflective crystal, anti-magnetized treatment
Back: Screwed titanium bronze-plated case back with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions: Diameter = 44 mm; height = 14.55 mm
Water resistance: 3 bar
Crown: Bronze with Montblanc emblem in raised relief
Pushers: Monopusher chronograph integrated into the crown and one pusher at 2 o’clock for the split-second
Dial
Smoked green nephrite jade stone, beige Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova®,
18K rose gold-plated luminescent hour-hand and minute-hands,
18K rose gold-plated chronograph and second hand, red-coloured split-second hand, historical Montblanc emblem at 12 o’clock,
tachymeter scale on the central part of the dial and telemeter on the exterior of the dial
Wristband
Green alligator leather with beige stitching

Limited Edition: 8 pieces


Certified by the Montblanc Laboratory Test 500

(* Super-LumiNova® is not a trademark owned by Montblanc)

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