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Formula 1 Chronograph x Senna

Formula 1 Chronograph x Senna

by TAG Heuer

mid-tier
US

Product Variations

Trend Summary

Touches upon the Expressive Dials theme with its bold, high-contrast design and the Advanced Material Watches theme with its use of ceramic.

Key Features

  • Bold yellow and black color scheme
  • Ceramic bezel
  • Robust chronograph functionality

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Product Specifications

Case Material
316L Stainless Steel, fine-brushed and polished
Case Diameter
43.5 mm
Case Thickness
14.8 mm
Case Back
Sapphire crystal exhibition caseback
Bezel
Fixed black ceramic bezel with an engraved tachymeter scale
Crystal
Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance
200 meters
Dial Color
Black sunray-brushed with contrasting silver sub-dials ("Panda" style)
Indexes
Applied, polished steel indexes with Swiss Super-LumiNova®
Hands
Polished baton hands with Super-LumiNova®, yellow-tipped chronograph hand
Chronograph Sub-dials
12 o'clock: 30-minute counter; 6 o'clock: 12-hour counter; 9 o'clock: Small seconds
Strap Material
Black FKM rubber strap with a textured pattern
Buckle
Milled deployant clasp with push-button release
Movement
Automatic Chronograph (e.g., Sellita SW510 or ETA/Valjoux 7753)
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date

Differentiation Strategy

Differentiation is achieved by offering a distinct and popular aesthetic—the "panda" dial—which sets it apart visually from the reference product's monochrome dial. It provides value by incorporating a sapphire exhibition caseback, allowing the owner to see the automatic movement, a feature often reserved for higher-priced models. The use of a widely respected but more accessible Swiss automatic movement like a Sellita SW510 helps manage costs compared to a proprietary or higher-end caliber. The brand could market this as the perfect "all-rounder" sports watch, combining premium materials and a workhorse automatic movement with a timeless design.

Success Replication

This specification replicates the success of the reference by offering a genuine mechanical chronograph experience, a key draw for watch enthusiasts. It maintains a premium and durable feel by using high-quality materials like a ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and 316L stainless steel. The 200-meter water resistance and robust automatic movement echo the performance-oriented nature of the TAG Heuer models. The motorsport DNA is preserved through the chronograph complication, tachymeter scale, and sporty design with yellow accents.

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