TAG Heuer continues its historical partnership with Gulf Oil by launching a striking new motorsport timepiece. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph x Gulf CBZ208B.BF0009 honors deep racing roots.
It draws heavy inspiration from the legendary blue and orange Gulf racing livery. This iconic colorway originally became famous on historic endurance racing circuits like Le Mans.
Steve McQueen famously wore these identical colors, cementing their place in pop culture history. The overall design blends classic racing heritage with advanced contemporary watchmaking materials.
This TAG Heuer Formula 1 model successfully translates the high energy of racing directly onto your wrist. Collectors highly prize this model because the brand limits production to just one thousand pieces.
Specification
Watch enthusiasts will immediately notice the impressive chassis of this modern racing chronograph. The round case features an angular profile inspired by the sharp nose of Formula One cars.
TAG Heuer chooses lightweight grade 2 titanium for this robust sports model. This sandblasted titanium case offers extreme durability while remaining incredibly comfortable to wear.
The case features a substantial diameter of exactly 44mm and measures 14.5mm in thickness.The lug to lug distance spans 47.3mm across the wrist. This deliberate size ensures a powerful and masculine stance on the track or in daily life.
A stunning fixed tachymeter bezel tops the titanium case to track average track speeds. The watchmaker uses high-tech forged carbon to create this distinctive, marbled bezel insert.
The official Gulf logo proudly sits on the bezel alongside the classic TAG Heuer shield. An eye-catching orange gasket rests directly beneath the bezel to add a bright pop of color.
The screw down crown features a black diamond like carbon finish with a matching orange ring. Rectangular chronograph pushers replace traditional round buttons to streamline the sleek case profile.
A solid titanium screw down caseback protects the inner mechanics from external elements. This secure construction provides an excellent water resistance rating of 200 meters.
A flat sapphire crystal protects the intricate dial from scratches and heavy track impacts. This premium glass features an effective anti-reflective treatment to minimize distracting glare.
A matching 3-row grade two titanium bracelet completes the cohesive look of the timepiece. This metal bracelet features the same sandblasted finish as the main watch chassis.
A sandblasted titanium folding clasp secures the watch safely onto the wearer’s wrist. Double safety push buttons prevent accidental opening during high intensity track activities.
A fine adjustment extension link allows easy fitting over a thick racing suit. This modern masterpiece perfectly celebrates a historic partnership through cutting edge materials.
Dial
The dial serves as the primary visual highlight of this entire limited edition timepiece. A matte black opalin background provides a rich and beautifully textured surface.
Two vertical racing stripes in Gulf blue and orange vividly traverse the right side of the dial. These signature stripes extend cleanly onto the black outer flange for seamless visual continuity.
Rhodium plated applied hour markers add a sharp technical aesthetic to the face. White Super LumiNova coats these indices to ensure a brilliant green glow in dark conditions.
Semi openworked hour and minute hands enhance the modern and technical look of the dial layout. A bright orange lacquered central seconds hand handles the primary chronograph timing duties perfectly.
Three specialized subdials form a classic tri-compax layout across the black textured dial surface. A 30-minute chronograph counter sits precisely at the 12 o clock position.
A 12-hour totalizer tracks longer racing intervals down at the 6 o clock position. Both of these racing counters utilize bright orange hands to guarantee instant recognition.
The running seconds subdial occupies the 9 o clock spot with a light blue hand. A clean, quick set date window cuts into the dial at the 3 o clock position.
Movement
The legendary TAG Heuer Formula 1 calibre 16 automatic movement powers all of these features seamlessly. This reliable mechanical caliber operates at a high frequency of 28,800 vph. It provides a steady power reserve of approximately 48 hours of continuous operation.
The TAG Heuer CBZ208B.BF0009 is limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide and priced at $6,300.
