TAG Heuer has revived its legendary Formula 1 line – this time with solar power, modern design and retro charm, combining the best of both worlds. The result? A watch - the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph 2025 - that's bold enough for the Grand Prix and cool enough for a city coffee shop.
There are icons and then there is TAG Heuer Formula 1. In the 80s, it was a cool, affordable, and vibrant watch that stood out like a pair of sneakers and smelled of new wave. Now it's back—and like a good sequel to a childhood movie, it's bigger, smarter, and full of nostalgia. Only this time, it runs on sunlight, not electricity. AA batteries from the kiosk.
New collection TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph is just the right mix of retro aesthetics and technological modernity that we love. It's a watch that you can wear to an F1 race or a walk around Ljubljana - and it will always look like you're one step ahead of the crowd.
Plastic fantasy is back – and more sustainable than ever
Let's remember: the original Formula 1 was TAG Heuer's response to the Swatch mania – plastic, colorful and accessible. It was the first TAG watch for many, a kind of introduction to the world of Swiss watches. Well, now it's back with a new material TH-Polylight, which is like Kevlar if it were molded at Disneyland.
But it's not just about plastic. The case is now steel or a new composite, the finishes are noticeably better, and the dials remain playful – with glow-in-the-dark index hands, colored minute borders, and even a model with Arabic numerals that will make 90s nostalgics' hearts race.
The sun is the new battery
Under the hood lies the heart of the future – TH50-00 Solargraph, a mechanism powered by light. Just two minutes of direct sunlight and the clock ticks for a full day. When fully charged, it can do 10 months no additional charging. No battery changes, no worries. Just wear it and enjoy the vitamin D… and time.
TAG promises that the mechanism will work flawlessly for at least 15 years. That's almost as long as the career lasted Michael SchumacherThe end of worries, the beginning of the solar age.
Colors, colors, colors!
TAG Heuer knows that a watch is not just a functional device, but also a fashion statement. That's why the new Formula 1 Solargraph comes in nine versions - from classic white on a steel wrist to a red that screams for attention. Some are part of the permanent range, others will be limited to individual F1 races - such as green for Silverstone or blue for the night race in Singapore.
Each watch has either a sporty rubber strap or a steel bracelet – depending on whether you're more of a street-styler or boardroom-racer.
Price? No longer plastically low, but still affordable
If the original Formula 1 was a kind of entry ticket into the world of Swiss watches, the new version is more like a VIP backstage pass. Prices start at €1,800 (CHF 1,750 / ~1,950 $) for models with rubber strap and they reach to €1,900 (CHF 1,850 / ~2,050 $) for versions with steel bracelet.
Is this still available? Considering the improved quality, fresh design, solid mechanism, and the fact that you're wearing a piece of watchmaking tradition that includes Formula 1, solar technology, and colorful retro charm - yes, it's still pretty good value.
Specifications at a glance
| Model | TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph |
|---|---|
| Size | 38mm × 45.2mm × 9.9mm |
| Material | Stainless steel, black DLC or TH-Polylight |
| Water resistance | 100 meters |
| Mechanism | TH50-00 Solargraph, solar powered |
| Power reserve | 10 months (self-sufficient) |
| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
| Luminescence | Super-LumiNova |
| Belt | Steel or rubber, color-coordinated |
Conclusion: TAG Heuer has finally woken up – and it's solar powered
In a world where luxury watches are increasingly taken too seriously, TAG Heuer did something that could be described as ingeniously playful. The Formula 1 Solargraph is not just a watch – it’s a statement. About a tribute to the past. About a sustainable future. And about how sometimes you just have to smile, put on your watch and enjoy the ride – or in this case: the race.
If you're looking for a watch that can be smart without apps, sporty without worry and nostalgic without sounding like your uncle, then the Formula 1 Solargraph is your new favorite.
