TAG Heuer Unveils Special Edition Goodwood Festival of Speed Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heueris marking its return as the Official Timing Partner of the 2025Goodwood Festival of Speedwith a new limited-edition timepiece: the TAG HeuerCarreraChronograph x Festival of Speed. Designed to honor the deep ties between British motorsport culture and the Swiss brand's rich racing legacy, the watch channels vintage aesthetics with cutting-edge mechanics.
Housed in a 42mm steel case, the chronograph features a rich green clou de Paris dial inspired by Goodwood Green, accented with red touches and a brown perforated leather rally strap reminiscent of 1970s racing gloves. Under the hood is TAG Heuer's in-house calibre TH20-00 automatic movement, offering chronograph functionality, date display and a 100-meter water resistance. The sapphire case back displays the Goodwood Festival of Speed logo and is individually engraved 'XXX of 100,' marking its exclusivity.
Initially offered to Goodwood Road Racing Club members, only 100 pieces of this Carrera will be produced. TAG Heuer CEO Antoine Pin emphasized that the watch is not just a timepiece, but a cultural tribute to motorsport's past and future. The Duke of Richmond, founder of Goodwood Festival of Speed, praised TAG Heuer's enduring connection to racing history, calling the collaboration a 'shared passion realized.' The watch will be available to the public starting June 2025, perfectly timed for enthusiasts converging in West Sussex to celebrate 75 years ofFormula 1heritage.
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