From ancient history to today, regardless of language barriers or backgrounds, humanity has appreciated the concept of a good race. From the Olympics to the Space Race, down the slopes of a mountain all the way through the asphalt roads of a race track, racing has become a way to showcase exceptional talents as well as the strength of the human spirit.
So what better way to commemorate racing milestones than by having them immortalised in a dazzling timepiece?
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon
Inspired by the legendary automobile races on the frozen tracks of the alps, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon has been created for competitors, collectors, and car enthusiasts. It embodies Carrera’s emblematic history in the world of racing.
Among the most striking features of the watch is its immaculate white dial, which contrasts with the deep blue recessed sundials and the highlighted minute track on the bezel.
But what makes this piece a standout is its open-worked tourbillon located at the 6 o’clock mark, a testament to the watchmaker’s craft and their dedication to absolute precision. Though the watch leans heavily on its two-toned motif, it still features a bright red central second hand for the much needed colour variation. This also slightly echoes the colour of TAG Heuer’s logo on the watch face.
This 42mm-wide stainless steel component is powered by the proprietary TH20-09 calibre, which has a 65-hour power reserve. To complement its athletic vibe, the watch comes with a blue leather strap in the rally style.
Limited to only 50 pieces, TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon retails for CHF24,650 (~RM130,183) and can be purchased through TAG Heuer’s official website.
Bulova Lunar Pilot Special Edition Blood Moon 96K115
As its name suggests, this timepiece boasts a scarlet dial that nods to the reddish tinge of an actual Blood Moon. Upon closer inspection, the dial has a faint, textured pattern that resembles the lunar surface. From a distance, the vivid watch face – which is complemented by a silver-tone tachymeter and subcounters – looks even more striking because it’s housed in a stainless steel case that matches the bracelet.
The watch’s 43.5mm case width pays homage to Bulova’s original Lunar Pilot, which was used by the Apollo 15 mission commander in 1971. Under the hood, this timepiece features the brand’s NP20 High Precision Quartz (HPQ) chronograph movement, which boasts an incredible accuracy of 1/20th second.
A second NATO strap made of black leather is included in addition to the stainless steel bracelet. Both straps are built with an easy-release system, allowing swift interchangeability.
The Bulova Lunar Pilot Special Edition Blood Moon 96K115t retails for US$895 (~RM4,166) and can be bought through Bulova’s website.
Casio’s TOM’S 50th Anniversary Edition EFS-S641TMS
The newest timepiece in Casio’s EDIFICE collection honours the TOM’s KP47 Starlet, a legendary race car driven by the Japanese racing team that set numerous records during the 1970s.
The iconic colour schemes of the original vehicles – white, red, and green – are integrated into the honeycomb-style dial, which has a texture that mimics the purple front grille and 3K-R engine of the Starlet. The shorter end of the leather strap has textures that reference the B-pillar of the KP47, while the inset dials’ pattern is modelled after Igeta wheels.
This joint reference has a robust construction and robust case dimensions of 50 x 44.5 x 13.3 mm. Its sporty design can withstand up to 10 ATM underwater pressure, and it’s powered by steady solar energy.
The TOM’S 50th Anniversary Edition EFS-S641TMS retails for US$300 (~RM1,396) and can be purchased through Casio’s official website.
