TAG Heuer Formula 1 Senna Edition pays homage to late F1 great

MANILA: Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer unveils the Tag Heuer Formula 1 Senna Special Edition chronograph, which pays tribute to the watchmaker's former ambassador and Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna. 

Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna is included in the sport's hall of fame, having won the Driver's Championship three times in 1988, 1990, and 1991 with McLaren. Senna was adored by drivers and fans alike for his intense driving style and likeable personality. 

However, Senna's career ended abruptly when he crashed into a concrete wall during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on May 1, 1994, which caused his instant death at age 34. The accident influenced stricter safety regulations in F1. 

As for the TAG Heuer Senna Edition, the watchmaker said the watch's tachymeter, on which the speed next to the "SENNA" signature, has been increased from 240 to 400kph. That design element honors Senna's F1 speed record of 340kph.

The TAG Heuer Senna Edition features a "bold anthracite sunray brushed dial, complemented by energetic yellow touches on the dial and date window, ceramic tachymeter bezel, and strap." 

The Quartz chronograph is also made with a 43-millimeter case in black DLC, and is detailed with by black gold hands and hour markers which feature Super-LumiNova illumination. Meanwhile, Senna's helmet design is engraved behind the casing. 

Tag Heuer claims that the watch is water-resistant to 200 meters. The black calfskin strap is indented with an "S" link pattern, and uses double safety push-buttons. 

According to TAG Heuer's online store, the Senna Edition sells for P135,000. The timepiece also celebrates Tag Heuer's partnership with the Senna Foundation, a non-government organization. 

Photos from TAG Heuer, Formula 1

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