Sport the same watch as F1 drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar

Formula 1’s roaring engines and high-octane drama are not just a male obsession.

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With the popularity of Netflix’s Drive To Survive, recent statistics show a 33% increase in women tuning into Formula One races globally over the past five years. While donning team merchandise is a bold statement, a sophisticated timepiece linked to the sport offers a more nuanced way to express your passion. There’s a timepiece for every team and budget, and it is a subtle nod to your discerning taste and your appreciation for precision engineering and high-speed thrills. Here’s what to wear based on the team you’re cheering for.

TUDOR BLACK BAY CERAMIC “BLUE”

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Tudor created this exclusive version of the Black Bay Ceramic for the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB) Formula 1 team with a distinctive blue dial – the same watch that drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar have been wearing since Tudor became their sponsor. This handsome timepiece embodies the reliability and performance that are essential in the demanding world of Formula 1. For the fan who roots for the underdog and appreciates a touch of rugged elegance, the Black Bay Ceramic is an excellent choice. The 41mm matt black ceramic case has an open case back in black-PVD-treated steel with sapphire crystal, which houses the Calibre MT5602-1U with a 70-hour power reserve. Inspired by Tudor’s rich diving heritage, it features a distinctive unidirectional rotating bezel, and is waterproof to 200m.

GIRARD-PERREGAUX LAUREATO GREEN CERAMIC ASTON MARTIN EDITION

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For the minimalist who appreciates classic elegance with a contemporary twist, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato 38mm Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition is a subtle nod to the iconic British racing marque: Aston Martin Aramco. The signature octagonal bezel of the Laureato, rendered in sleek green ceramic, is a head-turner. This is the first time that a Laureato has featured a green ceramic case and bracelet, and this unexpected pop of colour is a direct reference to Aston Martin’s racing heritage, while adding a touch of sporty flair. Limited to 188 pieces, the watch has a textured dial with a subtle cross-hatch pattern reminiscent of Aston Martin’s interiors.

H.MOSER & CIE. STREAMLINER ALPINE LIMITED EDITION

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If you like pink, high speed and high fashion, the H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Alpine Limited Edition Pink Livery will take your breath away. This collaboration with the Alpine F1 Team is a bold fusion of high horology and striking aesthetics, directly inspired by the vibrant pink livery of the Alpine race cars. The timepiece features a mesmerising skeletonised movement that reveals the intricate mechanics within, including a stunning cylindrical tourbillon. Its fully skeletonised HMC 811 is an automatic, three-dimensional calibre, which houses the Swiss watchmaker’s in-house cylindrical hairspring and the one minute flying tourbillon for impeccable precision. Owning one of the 20 pieces available would be a bold declaration of your passion for Formula 1, and appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship and design.

RICHARD MILLE RM43-01

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For the woman who appreciates the pinnacle of luxury and cutting-edge design, the Richard Mille RM43-01 for Scuderia Ferrari is the ultimate statement piece. This isn’t just a watch – it’s a horological masterpiece, a fusion of high-performance engineering and avant-garde aesthetics that mirrors the iconic Italian racing team. Created in close partnership with Audemars Piguet Le Locle, this manual-winding calibre comprises 514 meticulously crafted components, and a tourbillon with a split-seconds chronograph. Limited to 75 pieces in Carbon TPT, and 75 pieces in microblasted titanium and Carbon TPT.

TAG HEUER FORMULA 1 SOLARGRAPH LIMITED EDITION

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To celebrate the alliance between Oracle Red Bull Racing, Tag Heuer and Max Verstappen’s 2024 World Drivers’ Championship victory, Tag Heuer has released the Tag Heuer Formula 1 Red Bull Racing Special Edition in rubber and stainless steel. But the watch that is truly understated and effortlessly cool is the Tag Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph. Fuelled by the solar quartz movement Calibre TH50-00, this contemporary timepiece captures light from any source to function — brief exposure to light powers the watch for an entire day. Combining innovative materials and high-performance technology, it is a fresh take on the original Formula 1 Series 1 watch from the 1980s.

IWC BIG PILOT’S WATCH SHOCK ABSORBER XPL

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For the woman who appreciates engineering excellence and understated power, the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL — dedicated to CEO of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Toto Wolff — is a true statement piece. Limited to 100 pieces, it combines the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s Sprin-g Protect shock absorber — which protects the movement from the extreme G-forces experienced in motorsport — with a technical design inspired by the team’s colours, and coated with a gorgeous Petronas green Super-Luminova. The watch is powered by the IWC-manufactured 32101 calibre, with a double pawl automatic winding system and an impressive power reserve of 120 hours.

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