tag heuer formula 1 calibre 16 leather strap

Done in a 45mm titanium case, this uses the COSC-certified Calibre Heuer 02T movement we previously saw used in the tourbillon Carrera but within a Formula 1 case. Yes, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Mario Kart Chronograph Tourbillon is real and it is absolutely delightful. By far the more attainably priced of the two, I have a feeling we are going to see a lot of now-grown gamers eagerly snatch these up.Īnd then there’s the Mario Kart tourbillon. This model has a water resistance of 200m so it can actually be worn and enjoyed. Speaking of the case back, the watch houses the automatic Calibre 16 movement which operates at 28,800 vph and has a 42-hour power reserve. You’ll also see the red lacquer “M” on the crown, insignia on the bezel, and the game’s logo etched on the enclosed case back. It’s so much fun cycling through the date window and seeing all those colorful icons executed so vibrantly and true to form. You’ll see Mario at the 9 o’clock counter while the date window has a rotating cast of the recognizable MK items like the banana, star, and Bullett Bill. On the anthracite checkered pattern dial you’ll see the Mario Kart touches, most notably at 3 and 9 o’clock. The TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Mario Kart Limited Edition Chronograph is done in a 44mm steel case. The first is a classic Formula 1 Chronograph with Mario Kart icons and emblems throughout while the second is a positively bonkers Chronograph Tourbillon that is going to have some of us reacting like the Nintendo 64 Kid (a reference that I think 100% of buyers of either of these watches will understand). The natural next step was to do a mechanical watch and, wow, was Mario Kart- the mustachioed plumber’s legendary spin-off racing game- the perfect collaboration for a pair of Formula 1 watches. Some were skeptical (myself not included, might I add) but it was a hit and sold out quickly. TAG Heuer first partnered up with Nintendo’s iconic mascot in 2021 with the launch of the TAG Heuer Mario Connected watch.

Tag heuer formula 1 calibre 16 leather strap