Our Take
Formula 1 racing and Tag Heuer have always had close ties, so it was inevitable that they would come out with their own Formula one series watch and here it is! It’s a midsize watch, not as big as today’s watches but still a good size for a man or lady, the strap is really long though. The timekeeping is perfect as you would expect from Tag Heuer, it’s powered by a quartz ETA movement. Encased in black resin plastic and enticing us with its rotating black plastic bezel, with the well known ‘Click’ as it turns. Case measures 34mm in diameter and 36mm from lug to lug. The dial is black/red and is clean, the logo in the centre, there are the usual luminous markers, quick set date at 3 o’clock and Mercedes’ hands, all kept under the mineral crystal. The crown features the logo, stainless steel case back also has the logo and screws in. The model number is 383.531, only light surface wear evident. It features the original Tag Heuer rubber bracelet measuring a massive 9.1” or 23cm. These models are becoming increasingly less common, especially in this condition. The watch comes without the original box and papers but will be accompanied by a gift box. It has not been pressure sealed, so please don’t use it near water.
