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2012-2013 CATALOGUE
2012 saw the arrival of a new Formula 1, one which looked a bit more upmarket and stylish, perhaps even a little more mature. The case had also been slightly upsized to 42mm (from 41mm) too and none of the previous catalogue's men's models (including the larger 44mm pieces) were carried over, with the possible exception of the somewhat 'unisex' ceramic chronograph pieces.
Sadly the Calibre S Formula 1 is no more, which means those models were only in the catalogue for a couple of years, a real pity as the Calibre S is an amazing movement that provides hours of entertainment for the owner.
Also featured is a new Indy 500 special edition to replace the outgoing models (CAH101A and CAH101B).
Additionally, 2012 sees the launch of some new, slightly avant-garde models alongside the more conventional designs, starting with the all black CAU1114 and red/black CAU1117. These designs only came as chronographs and provided quite a unique take on the TAG Heuer Formula 1 design language.
CAU1110.BA0858: 42mm, black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
CAU1110.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU1111.BA0858: 42mm, white/black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
CAU1112.BA0858: 42mm, black dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet
CAU1113.BA0858: 42mmm grey/silver dial, steel bezel on a bracelet (Indy 500 SE)
CAU1116.BA0858: 42mm, black/red dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
CAU1114.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU1117.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, metallic red bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU1115.BA0858: 42mm, grey/black dial, black bezel insert on steel bracelet
CAU1115.BA0869: 42mm, grey/black dial, black bezel insert on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAU111A.BA0858: 42mm, black dial, steel bezel on a bracelet (alarm function)
WAU111B.BA0858: 42mm, white dial, steel bezel on a bracelet (alarm function)
WAU1110.FT6024: 42mm, black dialm black bezel on a rubber strap
WAU1111.BA0858: 42mm, white/black dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
WAU1112.BA0858: 42mm, black dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet
WAU1113.BA0858: 42mm white/silver dial, steel bezel on a steel bracelet
WAU1114.BA0858: 42mm, black/red dial, black bezel on a steel bracelet
As for the ladies pieces, nine models are carried over but six of last year's pieces are not featured in this year's catalogue. The more ostentatious of the two white ceramic and gold pieces is one of the casualties, as are most of the diamond bezel models, although the basic black (WAH1214) and white (WAH1215) both make a return to the catalogue, while the metallic red dial pieces (WAC1219.BA0852 and WAC1219.FC6223) manage to hang for one more year before getting a revamp in the next update.
WAH1314.BA0867: 32mm, black/diamond dial, ceramic bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAH1312.BA0867: 32mm, black/diamond dial, ceramic/diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAH1219.BA0859: 37mm, black/diamond dial, ceramic/diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAH1315.BA0868: 32mm, white/diamond dial, ceramic bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAH1313.BA0868: 32mm, white/diamond dial, ceramic/diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAH121D.BA0861: 37mm, white/diamond dial, ceramic/diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
This catalogue also introduced the first ever mechanical Formula 1 watches...!
WAU2210:BA0859: 37mm, black/diamond dial, ceramic bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAU2212:BA0859: 37mm, black/diamond dial, ceramic/diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAU2213.BA0861: 37mm, white/diamond dial, ceramic/diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
NON CATALOGUE MODELS
CAU1112.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU1113.FT6024: 42mm, grey/silver dial, steel bezel on a rubber strap (Indy 500 L/E)
WAU1111.FT6024: 42mm, white dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
WAU1113.FT6024: 42mm, white dial, steel bezel on a black rubber strap
WAU1114.FT6024: 42mm, black/red dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
WAU111A.FT6024: 42mm, black dial, steel bezel on a rubber strap (alarm function)
WAU111B.FT6024: 42mm, white dial, steel bezel on a rubber strap (alarm function)
CAU1116.FT6024: 42mm, black/red dial, black bezel on a black rubber strap
CAU111B.BA0858: 42mm, back dial, steel bezel on a bracelet (Space-X L/E)
2013-2014 CATALOGUE
No dramatic changes in the 2013-2014 catalogue, the only casualties I can spot are the CAU2114 and CAU2117, which are replaced by two new 'novelties': CAU1114 and CAU111A. Elsewhere we have a new grey/blue quartz model, two new alarm models (additions not replacements) and the first wave of men's automatic F1 chronographs (CAU2010, CAU 2011 and CAU 2012).
WAU111C.BA0869: 42mm, grey/black dial, ceramic bezel, alarm function on a steel/cer bracelet
WAU111D.FT6024: 42mm, grey/black dial, black DLC bezel/case, alarm func on rubber strap
CAU1119.BA0858: 42mm, grey/black dial, aluminium/black bezel on a steel bracelet
CAU2010.BA0873: 44mm, grey/black dial, ceramic bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
CAU2010.BA0874: 44mm, grey/black dial, ceramic bezel on a steel bracelet
CAU2011: BA0873: 44mm, grey/black dial, ceramic bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
CAU2012.FT6038: 44mm, black/orange dial, black bezel/case on a black rubber strap
On the ladies side, the six new diamond/ceramic models introduced in the last catalogue survive along with the majority of the basic range. The white gold and ceramic model also lives on and as previously mentioned the metallic red pieces get the single Arabic '12' treatment and a few other pieces are made available on different straps/bracelets.
WAH1216.BA0859: 37mm, black dial, diamond bezel on a steel/ceramic bracelet
WAH1217.BA0852: 37mm, black dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet
WAH1217.FC6218: 37mm, black dial, diamond bezel on a black nizza strap
WAH1218.BA0852: 37mm, white dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet
WAH121B.FC6223: 37mm, metallic red dial, diamond bezel on a nizza strap
WAH121B.BA0852: 37mm, metallic red dial, diamond bezel on a steel bracelet
NON CATALOGUE MODELS
WAH1319.BA0868: 32mm, white/diamond dial, cermaic/diamond bezel on a steel/cer bracelet
WAH121E.BA0861: 37mm, white dial, ceramic/dia bezel on a steel/cer bracelet (Singapore L/E)
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