Over the past 18 months, I’ve made multiple speculative searches for some kind of Shinya Nakano edition watch. To my dismay, the outcome was always the same: nothing. I wasn’t convinced, though, because it felt too odd that a prominent Japanese MotoGP rider would somehow not have a watch partnership, and in particular with a …
Compiling Formula 1 watch partnership timelines can sometimes reveal different patterns. One example that stood out to me involves Scuderia Ferrari, and the watch brands that have appeared on their Grand Prix cars. The history of Ferrari and watches has received extensive coverage long before I started my research, but viewing those relationships against the …
The Breitling Navitimer was famously worn by some of the biggest names in Formula 1 in the 1960s, including Jim Clark, Graham Hill, and Jackie Oliver. I was surprised to learn that prior to his historic partnership with Jack Heuer, even Jo Siffert had one on his wrist. Fast forward several decades to 2026, and …
TAG Heuer and Norifumi Abe is a relatively unusual pairing, given the Swiss brand’s longstanding association with Formula 1. Abe’s racing leathers had already featured TAG Heuer branding during his 1994 wildcard appearances, including his memorable Grand Prix debut at Suzuka. The logo also appeared on the Japanese rider’s helmet in 1994 and 1995, and …
These days, watch enthusiasts are spoiled for choice when it comes to quality watch channels on YouTube. To say there’s something for everyone may sound like a cliché, but it’s a true one in this case. Looking for a specific combination of personalities, show formats, styles, and price points? We’ve got it all and more. …
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The shared history of TAG Heuer and Grand Prix racing is so intertwined that separating the two is almost unthinkable. The company’s roots in the sport go as far back as the creation of Formula 1 itself, with Heuer laying down the foundations of modern timekeeping in the 1970s. Even since their rebranding in 1986, …
To be fair, there’s actually been quite a few watch sponsors in the MotoGP paddock. However, as a niche it’s also overshadowed by Formula 1. In Formula 1, over 100 watch brands have established official connections with drivers, teams, or the series itself. In the entire existence of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the number doesn’t …
In the early days of researching watch brands for Grand Prix Watches, PETER RATCLIFFE LEGENDS IN TIME immediately stood out to us as different. Sure, there are other independent watch brands that have made a mark on Formula 1 and MotoGP, but none quite had the same approach and personal attention that Peter Ratcliffe brings …
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The Windup Watch Fair returns to Chicago from July 12-14. According to Mark of Long Island Watch, it’s the largest consumer-facing watch show in the US. The event was started by Worn & Wound in 2015 in New York, and has since expanded to San Francisco and Chicago. The Windup Watch Fair gives watch enthusiasts …
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