1980s Racing Watches

Longines introduced the Ferrari collection, with releases through 1983.

Several Citizen Walter Wolf Racing watches were released around this time.

To combat unauthorized watches, Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari signed an agreement with Cartier to launch the “Ferrari Formula” collection.

Likely corresponding with Honda’s Formula 1 return, several digital Honda-branded models appeared in Casio’s digital and G-Shock lines. A Williams-branded example has also been documented.

At least some of these early Casio models known to be issued to team members only.

Heuer released an Emerson Fittipaldi limited edition chronograph from their Titanium Collection.

The earliest known Zeon Nigel Mansell watch was released, with a range of digital, ana digit, and quartz analog models that followed.

Freshly rebranded as TAG Heuer, the Swiss company released the Formula 1 line which was named after their sponsorship of McLaren.

Pope John Paul II was gifted a piece unique Ferrari chronograph during a visit to the Ferrari factory. The Cartier and Ferrari partnership came to an end shortly after Enzo’s death two months later.

Rodania began a partnership with Thierry Boutsen at some point during the 1980s, which included the release of a number of driver edition watches.

Seiko released several digital and analog quartz Honda Formula 1 edition models.

Through a partnership with United Colors of Benetton, Bulova branding appeared on the Benetton B189 during the 1989 season. Watch releases included Benetton Formula 1 Racing Team edition timepieces.