Three sporty Ayrton Senna particular replica watches from TAG Heuer, this year, were stated to mark 30 years since the champion race car driver won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time in 1987. The important things are the watches themselves, which are amazing-looking with a mix of different design touches, in addition to the more explicit Senna logo branding. The TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 Ayrton Senna Special Edition leads the pack, showing an evolving look for the still young Heuer-01, and the quartz Formula 1 Ayrton Senna Special Edition models give more affordable choices in three-hand and chronograph versions.
Let’s talk about the new watches. These three new TAG Heuer replicas come with some elements, like black PVD-coated cases and generous applications of red. While not always the case for co-branded watches, those attracted to the overall look will also need to be pretty ardent Senna fans as his logo and/or name appears on the dial, bezel, and case-back of all the watches.
Beginning with the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 Ayrton Senna, this shows that the recently introduced Heuer-01 is a growing collection with a fluid style and identity. While there is continuity with past replica Tag Heuer-01 models in the skeletonized dial and thick ceramic bezel, the angular case and lugs of the Heuer-01 (as reviewed here in an early form) have been rounded off significantly.
The long, angular lugs are a defining Carrera feature, I think, and the change here was likely essential to accommodate the curvy Link-style bracelet – which is important. It is crucial because this look is closely associated with Senna, and you’ll find it in some form or another in the various fake TAG Heuer Ayrton Senna watches. Like the case, it is brushed, black PVD-coated steel, and this Link bracelet – with more angular edges than the old Link watches had – looks attractive and cool. It is interesting how multiple well-known elements from different TAG Heuer watches have come together without feeling like a collage.
With the introduction of a version in ceramic, as well as a welcome 43mm version of the TAG Heuer Heuer-01, it kind of makes me think we could have had a 43mm version in black ceramic, which would have been cool. On the contrary, we are back up to a formidable 45mm in black PVD-coated, brushed steel (water-resistant to 100m).
The fake TAG Heuer Formula 1 Ayrton Senna Special Edition watches are both 43mm wide and feature a minute track on the brushed steel bezels. No “S-link” steel bracelet here, but they come with black and red rubber straps that mimic that look. You will find the Senna logo again on the steel case-backs.