Ayrton Senna da Silva (1960-1994) was more than just a brilliant Brazilian racing driver. He had a unique personality and was a unique talent who was an inspiration to many. This year marks the 30th anniversary of his tragic death in an accident at the Imola circuit. Later this month, the six-episode Netflix series Senna will be released. Hey petrolheads/watch freaks, yes, this series features the Sena S/El Chronograph S25.706C. And there’s no word that the two-tone Ana-Digi icon will be re-released/reinterpreted. Instead, TAG Heuer will release the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna in a limited edition of 500 pieces.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna (CBU5081.FT6274) is more than just a prelude to the upcoming Netflix series “Senna.” This is also a harbinger of more F1-related watches, as LVMH becomes an official partner of F1, with the partnership taking effect from next season. You better be prepared to see a lot of TAG Heuer watches in and around the race track. For now, this tourbillon-equipped chronograph with Senna branding and Brazilian colorway will be available in a limited run of 500 pieces. That’s a pretty generous number for such a limited edition. The retail price of 37,300 euros is also somewhat generous since you get a complex tourbillon chronograph for that money.
Will Itron Senna wear the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna?
Ayrton Senna made the S/EL chronograph, made of steel and gold-plated on a brown leather strap, famous worldwide. The analog-digital clock with its organic form was a bold and cutting-edge design at the time. Will the late racing driver wear the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna? He started as a brand ambassador in 1988, became world champion that year, and also won the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna in 1989 and 1991.・Represented Heuer. In other words, he was paid to wear the TAG, so if given the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna, he would have worn it. But I guess he didn’t care because he was a racing driver.
F1 drivers always want the best available. And they are constantly developing and improving their vehicles. No matter how cool the two-tone S/el chronograph S25.706C is, it is evolutionarily inferior to the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna.
Two types of titanium and some forged carbon too
The Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna’s 44 x 15.1 mm brushed and sandblasted grade 2 titanium case measures 49.7 mm lug-to-lug and features a yellow “S” and “SENNA” logo. It features a forged carbon bezel. The crown and pushers are made from brushed grade 5 titanium, and the watch’s 100 meter water-resistant case features a grade 2 titanium and sapphire crystal caseback featuring Senna’s illustration. The watch is presented on a blue curved-end rubber strap with brushed and sandblasted grade 2 titanium folding clasp with double safety pushbuttons and TAG Heuer shield. Spec-wise, this is a significant improvement over the S/el.
Although the aesthetics of new watches are very different from vintage watches, they share a vibrant vibe. The bright colorways, the choice of materials, the angular lines of the case and strap, and the openworked dial underneath, which reveals the automatic caliber TH20-09 and the rotating tourbillon at 6 o’clock, are above all vibrant. . Most racing drivers believe that if a car looks fast, it will be fast. I’m sure they’re looking at the clock as if they’re aware of improvements to the car. If it looks like an updated version built using cutting-edge materials, we’ll give it a try because it’s better than the previous version.
does not appear on the program
However, there is no need to look for new watches from the upcoming series “Sena”. Starring Gabriel Leone as Ayrton Senna, the show delves into Senna’s personal life, including how he moves from sunny Brazil to drizzly England to jump-start his career. . Also, experience the relentless rivalry with Alain Prost and prepare for a tragic race at Imola. Don’t expect a new watch. However, the Sena S/el Chronograph S25.706C is scheduled to appear in the series, so petrolheads and watch fans should be looking forward to it.
Tourbillon for the third consecutive year
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna is the third Senna Tourbillon. In 2018 and 2019, the brand released two chronograph tourbillons dedicated to Ayrton Senna. What do you think about the new watch? Do you think its contemporary style and tourbillon movement is a fitting homage, or is it more of a retro-themed watch or a reissue/reinterpretation of the Senna S/El Chronograph? Do you think it was better? If you wanted the new Sena S/EL Link Chronograph, how much would you pay for it? Let us know in the comments. Also, let us know if you’re looking forward to any upcoming Netflix series.
Watch specifications
model
Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon × Senna
dial
Openwork, black plating, fine brushed finish. Applied blue flange with 60 seconds/minute scale, green outline and rhodium plated luminous indexes. Two silver and blue skeleton chronograph registers, azurage, yellow lacquered hands, yellow Senna ‘S’ logo on the hour counter, visible flying tourbillon.
case material
Grade 2, Grade 5 titanium pushers and crown, forged carbon bezel
case dimensions
44mm (diameter) x 49.7mm (between lugs) x 15.1mm (thickness)
crystal
Chamfered and domed sapphire with anti-reflection treatment
case back
Grade 2 titanium and sapphire crystal with Senna illustration and screw fastening
movement
TH20-09: Automatic chronograph tourbillon caliber with manual winding and hacking function, 28,800 vibrations per hour, 65 hours power reserve, 33 jewels, column wheel
water resistance
100 meters
strap
Blue rubber with fine brushed finish and sandblasted decoration, grade 2 titanium folding clasp with dual safety push-buttons and TAG Heuer shield
function
Time (hours and minutes), date, chronograph (12 hours, 30 minutes, center seconds), tourbillon
Special notes
Limited edition of 500 pieces