Tag Heuer Launches Formula One Gulf Special Edition

To celebrate its first victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 29th September 1968, Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has launched the Formula 1 Gulf Special Edition as well as a 50-piece limited, engraved edition of the Monaco Gulf.

The Two flagship models which bear the legendary orange and blue of Gulf is cast entirely in steel and measures 43 mm in diameter.

The quartz chronograph features a notched steel bezel and an aluminium ring with a tachymeter scale. On the dial, one blue stripe and one orange stripe recall the model’s origins. The case-back is engraved with the Gulf logo. The movement is accurate to a tenth of a second – an indispensable feature in a motor racing watch – displayed on the small counter at 6 o’clock, with the minute counter at 9 o’clock and the current seconds counter at 3 o’clock. This model features a finely-crafted blue leather strap with orange stitching.

The 50-piece limited, engraved edition of the Monaco Gulf with the famous 39 mm square case and petroleum blue dial also bears the instantly recognisable colours of Gulf – blue and orange. On the back of the watch, Gulf’s anniversary emblem and the individual number XX/50.