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Thursday, 10 December 2020

HISTORY: TAG Heuer Formula 1 (Era Six: 2015-)


This is where things start to get really messy. The 2014-2015 catalogue doesn't highlight a complete renewal of the Formula 1 range, but rather introduces a new case shape for some models alongside the existing ones (although clearly the 'era five' case is coming to the end of its run). Additionally TAG Heuer now took the decision to make their customer catalogues smaller and used them to present 'selections' from the range rather than showing the entire range as they had before. This is unfortunate as we now have limited information about the timelines of the 'era six' watches.

On top of this, the watch game has changed significantly and it's no longer enough to present all your new watches at Bazelworld once a year. In the social media age new models are required to keep the brand's interest level high and so models are launched throughout the year. But since we do still have the 2014-2105 catalogue I guess we should at least start with that.


2014-2015 CATALOGUE

These are the last of the CAU111* F1 models, I've included the CAU1118 Singapore GP Limited Edition here because I haven't been able to establish which year it was released (it doesn't appear in any of the catalogues - I have a feeling it might have been earlier than this though). Also new for this catalogue are the Calibre 6 'small seconds' models (WAZ2110, WAZ2111 and WAZ2112).


CAU111D.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, black/red bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU111E.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, black/yellow bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU1118.FT6024: 42mmm, black/green dial, black bezel on a black strap (Singapore L/E) 


CAZ2010.FT8024: 44mm, black dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap (A)
CAZ2010.BA0876: 44mm, black dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)
CAZ2011.FT8024: 44mm, black dial, black DLC bezel/case on a black rubber strap (A)


CAZ1110.BA0877: 42mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
WAZ211A.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, blue/black 'Batman' bezel on a steel bracelet
WAZ2112.FT8023: 41mm, black dial, black DLC bezel/case on a black rubber strap


WAZ1110.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
WAZ1111.BA0875: 41mm, white dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet


WAZ2110.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)
WAZ2110.FT8023: 41mm, black dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap (A)
WAZ2111.BA0875: 41mm, white dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)



2015-2016 CATALOGUE

The first of the smaller catalogues features 16 Formula 1 watches, 5 men's, 5 ladies and 6 special or limited editions. However, all of the ladies models are carried over from the previous catalogues and as such feature the older, 'closed lug' cases.

This catalogue marks a change in direction for TAG Heuer, with Jean Claude Biver having taken over the reigns, we now start to see an increasing number of special or limited editions and collaborations with celebrities and sportspeople beyond the usual motor racing and tennis spheres, for example; DJ David Guetta and footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

This catalogue also marks the first time we've seen a two tone Formula 1 (WAZ1120.BB0879), which is in a 41mm case. Oddly the new watches are available in a selection of sizes; 41, 42 and 43mm.


WAZ201A.FC8195: 43mm, black dial, black/blue bezel on a leather bund (D.Guetta L/E) (A)
CAZ1113.FC8189: 42mm, black/green dial, black bezel on a NATO strap (C.Ronaldo L/E)
CAZ1114.BA0877: 42mm, grey/silver dial, steel bezel on a bracelet (Indy 500 L/E/)


CAZ1112.FC8188: 42mm, black dial. red bezel on a black/red NATO strap (McLaren F1 L/E)
CAZ1012:BA0833: 43mm, grey/black dial, black/alu bezel on a steel bracelet (A.Senna S/E)
CAZ1013.BA0833: 43mm, black dial, black/alum bezel on a steel bracelet (A.Senna S/E)


WAZ1110.FT8023: 42mm, black dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
CAZ1111.BA0878: 42mm, grey/black dial, grey bezel on a ceramic/steel bracelet
WAZ111A.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, steel bezel, alarm function on a steel bracelet


WAZ2114.BA0875: 41mm, white dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)
WAZ1120.BB0879: 41mm, blue dial, gold/blue bezel on a gold/steel bracelet


NON CATALOGUE MODELS


WAZ2114.FT8023: 41mm, white dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap (A)
WAZ2111.FT8023: 41mm, white dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap (A)
WAZ2115.FT8023: 41mm, black dial, black bezel/case on a black rubber strap (A)



WAZ2113.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, steel bezel on a bracelet (A)
WAZ2113.FT8023:  41mm, black dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap (A)
CAZ2013.BA0876: 44mm, black dial, steel bezel, case/bracelet (Mexico GP 2105 L/E) (A)


2016-2017 CATALOGUE

The 2016-17 catalogue again features no new ladies models in the Formula 1 range, but it does introduce some stand out men's pieces like the Red Bull F1 and Ayrton Senna special editions. The CAZ1110 is replaced by a new model (CAZ1010) which looks similar but is now in a 43mm case and features the brand new TAG Heuer logo on the dial.

I've included the CAZ1010.BA0842 here even though it's not in the catalogue, because I think it's safe to assume that it would have been available on a bracelet as well as the rubber strap right from the start.


CAZ1010.FT8024: 43mm, black dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
CAZ1010.BA0842: 43mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
CAZ2012.BA0876: 44mm, anthracite dial, grey bezel on a steel bracelet (A)


WAZ1010.FC8197: 43mm, blue dial, blue bezel on a black/blue NATO strap
CAZ1014.FC8196: 43mm, blue dial, blue bezel on a blue/white/orange NATO strap


WAZ1012.BA0883: 43mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet (Senna S/E)
CAZ1015.BA0883: 43mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet (Senna S/E)
WAZ2011.BA0843: 43mm, anthracite dial, grey bezel on a steel bracelet (A)


CAZ1018.BA0842: 43mm, blue/white dial, blue bezel on a steel bracelet (Red Bull F1 S/E)
CAZ1018.FC8213: 43mm, blue/white dial, blue bezel on a blue/red NATO (Red Bull F1 S/E)
WAZ1121.BB0879: 41mm, black dial, black/gold bezel on a two tone bracelet


NON CATALOGUE MODELS


CAZ101B.FT8028: 43mm, blue/orange dial, blue/steel bezel on a rubber strap (M.Verst' L/E)
CAZ1017.BA0842: 43mm, black dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (James Hunt S/E)
CAZ1017.FC8212: 43mm, black dial, black/steel bezel on a black NATO (James Hunt S/E)


CAZ101A.BA0842: 43mm, black/blue dial, blue/steel bezel on a bracelet (Watch Gallery L/E)
CAZ2014.BA0876: 44mm, black dial, steel bezel, case/bracelet (Mexico GP 2016 L/E) (A)


WAZ1013.BC0888: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a red/black NATO (Bundesliga S/E) 
WAZ1013.BC0889: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a green/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.BC0890: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on green/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)


WAZ1013.BC0891: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a green/black NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.BC0892: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a black/yellow NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.BC0893: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a blue/black NATO (Bundesliga S/E)


WAZ1013.BC0894: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a blue/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E) 
WAZ1013.BC0895: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a red/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.BC0896: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a black/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)


WAZ1013.BC0897: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a red/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.BC0898: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a red/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.BC0899: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a red/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)


WAZ1013.BC0900: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a brown/white NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1013.FC8198: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a black NATO (Bundesliga S/E)
WAZ1015.FC8198: 43mm, football dial, steel bezel on a black NATO strap


WAZ1113.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, black/red/steel bezel on a bracelet (Little Swiss L/E)
WAZ1115.FT8023: 41mm, anthracite dial, black bezel on a rubber strap (P.D.Glacier L/E)
WAZ1123:BB0879: 41mm, special dial, blue/gold bezel on a two tone bracelet (Caribbean S/E)


CAZ1016.EB0058: 43mm, grey/black dial, alu/black bezel on a bracelet & NATO (Indy 500 L/E)


WAZ2011.BA0842: 43mm, anthracite dial, grey/steel bezel on a bracelet (A)



2017-2018 CATALOGUE

Once again the ladies collection is neglected with just two watches in the catalogue, both of which are carried over from the previous case style. Thankfully the men's collection is forging ahead with several new pieces including the first Manchester United special editions and a new range of Senna watches including a pair of Formula 1 pieces all wearing a new rubber strap.


CAZ101J.FT8027: 43mm, black dial, black bezel/case on black/red rubber (M.Utd S/E)
WAZ1014.FT8027: 43mm, black dial, black/alum bezel on black/red rubber (A.Senna L/E)
CAZ1019.FT8027: 43mm, black dial, black/alum bezel on black/red rubber (A.Senna L/E)


WAZ2012.BA0842: 43mm, black dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)
WAZ2013.BA0842: 43mm, white dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)
WAZ2014.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)


WAZ1010.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, blue bezel on a steel bracelet
WAZ1112.BA0875: 41mm, black dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet


CAZ1011.BA0843: 43mm, anthracite/black dial, black bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
CAZ1014.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, blue bezel on a steel bracelet
CAZ2015.BA0876: 44mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet (A)


NON CATALOGUE MODELS


CAZ101D.BA0842: 43mm, anthracite dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (Indy 500 S/E)
CAZ101G.FT8030: 43mm, blue/red dial, blue/steel bezel on a rubber strap (M.Verstappen L/E)
CAZ101H.BA0842: 43mm, black dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (J M Fangio L/E)


WAZ1117.FT8023: 41mm, special dial, black bezel on a rubber strap (Alec Monopoly L/E)


XXXXXXX.XXXXXX: 43mm, blue/shark dial, blue bezel on a bracelet (Cayman Island L/E)
XXXXXXX.XXXXXX: 37mm, white/shark dial. cer bezel on a bracelet (Cayman Island L/E)



2018-2019 CATALOGUE

Finally the ladies range is updated, although from my perspective it's a bit of a backward step. Meanwhile the men's range stays largely unchanged aside from a few new special pieces, including the first collaborations with Aston Martin Racing.


CAZ101E.BA0842: 43mm, black/white dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
CAZ101E.FC8228: 43mm, black/white dial, black bezel on a black NATO strap
CAZ101M.FT8024: 43mm, grey dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap (M.Utd S/E)


CAZ101N.FC8243: 43mm, blue/orange/white dial, blue bezel on a blue strap (Gulf S/E)
CAZ101P.FC8245: 43mm, black dial, black bezel on a black leather strap (Aston Martin S/E)
CAZ101U.BA0843: 43mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel/cer bracelet (M.Verstappen L/E)


CAZ1011.BA0842: 43mm, grey/black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
WAZ1118.BA0875: 41mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet


WBJ131A.FC8249: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a green strap
WBJ131A.FC8251: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a blue denim strap
WBJ131A.FC8250: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a red strap


WBJ131A.FC8254: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a tan strap
WBJ131A.FC8256: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a blue strap
WBJ131A.FC8255: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a brown strap


WBJ131A.FC8253: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a burgundy strap
WBJ131A.FC8252: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a hot pink strap


WBJ1312.BA0666: 35mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WBJ1312.FC8231: 35mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a blue strap
WBJ1416.BA0664: 35mm, blue dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet


WBJ1317.FC8230: 35mm, black/diamond dial, black PVD bezel/case on a black strap
WBJ1414.FC8234: 35mm, black/gold dial, black PVD bezel/case on a black strap


WBJ1318.BA0666: 35mm, MOP dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WBJ1419.BA0664: 32mm, MOP/diamond dial, steel bezel on a bracelet



NON CATALOGUE MODELS


WBJ1311.BA0666: 35mm, silver dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WBJ1411.FC8232: 32mm, silver dial, steel bezel on a brown leather strap


CAZ101K.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
CAZ101K.FT8024: 43mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap


WAZ1116.BA0875: 41mm, black/red dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WAZ1116.FT8023: 41mm, black/red dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap


WAZ1119.BA0875: 41mm, special dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet (Alec Monopoly S/E) 
WAZ1119.FT8023: 41mm, special dial, black bezel on a rubber strap (Alec Monopoly S/E)


WAZ2015.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, blue/steel bezel on a bracelet (Bucherer S/E)
WAZ2015.FT802?: 43mm, blue dial, blue/steel bezel on a blue rubber strap (Bucherer S/E)

*These two watches are one and the same, the blue rubber strap was included in the set
                                                                                     

2019-2020 CATALOGUE

Not the most exciting of catalogues this one, at least from the perspective of the male Formula 1 fan. More for the ladies to look at, but even then it's more a fairly predictable expansion of the range than anything genuinely exciting.



CAZ2017.BA0647: 44mm, grey/white dial, black bezel, steel bracelet (Senna Edition) (A)
CAZ101Y.BA0842: 43mm, black/red dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
CAZ2012.BA0970: 44mm, anth/blk dial, blk bzl ins, steel bezel/case , steel/cer bracelet (A)


CAZ101V.BA0842: 43mm, black/white dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet (Indy 500 S/E)


WBJ131A.BA0666: 35mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet
WBJ1316.BA0666: 35mm, blue dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet
WBJ1314.FC8230: 35mm, black/gold dial, black PVD bezel/case on a black strap


WBJ141AA.BA0973: 32mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WBJ141AB.BA0973: 32mm, black/diamond dial, black bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WBJ141AC.BA0974: 32mm, white dial, white bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet


WBJ1421.BB0648: 32mm, MOP/diamond dial, gold bezel on a gold/steel bracelet
WBJ1412.FC8233: 32mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a blue strap
WBJ1417.FC8234: 32mm, black/diamond dial, black PVD bezel/case on a black strap


NON CATALOGUE MODELS


CAZ101S.BA0842: 43mm, anthracite/black dial, black bezel on a bracelet (Beaverbrooks L/E)
CAZ101T.BA0842: 43mm, black/grey dial, black steel bezel on a bracelet (Beaverbrooks L/E)
CAZ101Z.BA0843: 43mm, black/grey dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (Beaverbrooks L/E)


CAZ2016.FC6473: 44mm, green dial, green/steel bezel on a black leather strap (A)
CAZ2018.BA0970: 44mm, black dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (Verstappen L/E) (A)
CAZ101R.BA0843: 43mm, grey dial, blue/steel bezel on a bracelet (Ernest Jones L/E)


CAZ101E.FT8030: 43mm, black/white dial, black/steel bezel on a red rubber strap
CAZ1014.FT8028: 43mm, blue dial, blue/steel bezel on an orange rubber strap


WAZ1017.BA0842: 43mm, green dial, green/steel bezel on a bracelet (C.U.Schmuck L/E)


WBJ1311.FC8237: 35mm, silver dial, steel bezel on a brown leather strap
WBJ1315.BA0666: 35mm, silver dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WBJ1319.BA0666: 35mm, MOP dial, steel bezel on a bracelet


WBJ141A.BA0664: 32mm, MOP dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet
WBJ141AD.BA0974: 32mm, white/diamond dial, ceramic bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WBJ1411.BA0664: 32mm, silver dial, steel bezel on a bracelet


WBJ1412.BA0664: 32mm, blue dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WBJ1415.BA0664: 32mm, silver/diamond dial, steel bezel on a bracelet
WBJ1418.BA0664: 32mm, MOP dial, steel bezel on a bracelet


2020/2021 MODELS

From here on out I am going to ignore the catalogues, assuming there's even going to be a hard copy catalogue in future? So I will add models as they are announced / added to the website.


CAZ101AB.BA0842: 43mm, blue/black dial, blue bezel on a steel bracelet (Red Bull L/E)
CAZ101AC.BA0842: 43mm, carbon/yellow dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet
CAZ101AC.FT8024: 43mm, carbon/yellow dial, black/steel bezel on a black rubber strap


CAZ101D.FT8024: 43mm, black/brick dial, black bezel/case on a rubber strap (Indy 500 L/E)
CAZ201A.BA0641: 44mm, black dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (Fragment L/E) (A)
CAZ101AC.BA0843: 43mm, carbon/yellow dial, black bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet (L/E)


CAZ101AF.BA0637: 43mm, anthracite/yellow dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet (Senna S/E)
CAZ201B.FC6487: 44mm, anthracite/yellow dial, black/steel bezel on a strap (Senna S/E) (A)
CAZ101AK.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, blue bezel, steel case/bracelet (Red Bull Special Edition)


WAZ1018.BA0842: 43mm, anthracite dial, black/steel bezel on a bracelet
CAZ101N.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, blue/steel bezel on a bracelet (Gulf Special Edition)
WAZ101A.FC8305: 43mm, orange dial, black/steel bezel on a textile strap


CAZ101AH.BA0842: 43mm, grey dial, black/steel bezel on a steel bracelet
CAZ101AG.FC8304: 43mm, grey dial, black/steel bezel on a textile strap 
CAZ101AG.BA0842: 43mm, grey dial, black/steel bezel on a steel bracelet


WAZ2011.XXXXXX*: 43mm, Sun Valley - Tour de Force Limited Edition (A)
CAZ101AJ.FC6487: 43mm, black dial, blk bezel and case on a leather strap (Senna S/E) (A)


2022 WATCHES


CAZ101AL.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, ceramic insert, steel bezel, case and bracelet S/E
CAZ101AL.FT8052: 43mm, blue dial, ceramic insert, steel bezel/case, rubber strap S/E
CAZ201D.BA0633: 44mm, anthracite dial, ceramic bezel, steel case and bracelet S/E (A)



CAZ101AR.BA0842: 43mm, black dial, black insert, steel case and bracelet L/E
CAZ5080.FC6517: 44mm, skeleton dial, cer ins, steel bzl/case, leather strap L/E (Tour)
CAZ201E.FC6517: 43mm, black dial, cer ins, steel bezel/case, leather strap L/E (A)


CAZ101AM.FT8054: 43mm, yellow/black dial, black bezel, steel case, yellow rubber strap
CAZ101AN.FT8055: 43mm, red/black dial, black bezel, steel case, red rubber strap
CAZ101AP.FT8056: 43mm, green/black dial, black bezel, steel case, green rubber strap


2023 WATCHES


CAZ101AT.BA0842: 43mm, Gulf dial, blue insert, steel bezel, case and bracelet (S/E)
CAZ101AU.BA0842: 43mm, Indy 500 dial, black insert, steel bezel, case and bracelet (L/E)


CAZ101AM.BA0842: 43mm, yellow/black dial, black bezel, steel case and bracelet
CAZ101AN.BA0842: 43mm, red/black dial, black bezel, steel case and bracelet
CAZ101AP.BA0842: 43mm, green/black dial, black bezel, steel case and bracelet


2024 WATCHES

2024 will undoubtedly be remembered as the year of the Kith Heuer Formula 1's, the brand producing ten models in all - seven of which were only available from the Kith boutiques.


WA121J.BT0012: 35mm, black dial, blue bezel, black case, blue rubber strap (L/E)
WA121L.BT0014: 35mm, black dial, green bezel, black case, green rubber strap (L/E)
WA121N.BA0023: 35mm, eggshell dial, green bezel, steel case and bracelet (L/E)


WA121P.BA0023: 35mm, white dial, blue bezel, steel case and bracelet (L/E)
WA126A.BT0005: 35mm, black dial, black bezel, black case/rubber strap (L/E)
WA126B.BT0006: 35mm, grey dial, black bezel, red case/rubber strap (L/E)


WA126C.BT0007: 35mm, yellow dial, black bezel/case, yellow rubber strap (L/E)
WA126D.BT0008: 35mm, pink dial, cream bezel/case/rubber strap (L/E)
WA126E.BT0009: 35mm, blue dial, green bezel, yellow case, red strap (L/E)


WA121F.BA0023: 35mm, eggshell dial, black bezel, steel case and bracelet (L/E)


CAZ101AW.BA0842: 43mm, special dial, black cer bezel, steel case/bracelet (S/E)
CAZ201G.BA0876: 44mm, blue dial, blue ceramic insert, steel case and bracelet (A)
CAZ201H.BA0876: 44mm, green dial, green ceramic insert, steel case and bracelet (A)


CAZ101AV.BA0842: 43mm, blue dial, black bezel, steel case and bracelet 
CAZ101AV.FT8077: 43mm, blue dial, black bezel, steel case, blue rubber strap
CAZ101AM.FT8054*: 43mm, yellow/blk dial, black bezel, steel case, yellow strap (L/E)


CAZ101AY.FC6591: 43mm, special Red Bull / Max Verstappen dial, steel case (L/E)


WA126.EB0344: Set of 10 Kith / TAG Heuer Formula 1 Quartz Watches.



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