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12-11-2009, 09:47 AM
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TAG Heuer Silverstone Chonograph - Click above to view high-res image gallery
Between the Carrera and the Monaco, TAG Heuer has plenty to offer anyone in the market for a classic driver's watch. But if you're having some trouble deciding between the two, the Swiss watchmaker has announced the re-release of the classic Silverstone Chronograph.
Originally introduced back in 1974, the Silverstone is inspired by the British circuit by the same name, with a rounded-square case inspired by the track's curves. It featured the first automatic chronograph movement, and earned a following all its own.
The re-release will be available with a brown or blue face with coordinating perforated alligator leather strap, and bears the classic Heuer logo before TAG took over. Only 1,500 examples of the re-issue will be released, with a price tag of approximately $6,500 apiece.
At the same time, TAG Heuer has announced a renewal of its partnership with the McLaren team that launched twenty-five years ago, marking it one of the longest-standing sponsorships in the sport's history. Follow the jump for press releases on both developments.
Gallery: TAG Heuer Silverstone Chronograph (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)
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[Source: TAG Heuer]Continue reading TAG Heuer re-issues the Silverstone Chronograph, renews McLaren sponsorship (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/11/tag-heuer-re-issues-the-silverstone-chronograph-renews-mclaren/)
TAG Heuer re-issues the Silverstone Chronograph, renews McLaren sponsorship (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/11/tag-heuer-re-issues-the-silverstone-chronograph-renews-mclaren/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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TAG Heuer Silverstone Chonograph - Click above to view high-res image gallery
Between the Carrera and the Monaco, TAG Heuer has plenty to offer anyone in the market for a classic driver's watch. But if you're having some trouble deciding between the two, the Swiss watchmaker has announced the re-release of the classic Silverstone Chronograph.
Originally introduced back in 1974, the Silverstone is inspired by the British circuit by the same name, with a rounded-square case inspired by the track's curves. It featured the first automatic chronograph movement, and earned a following all its own.
The re-release will be available with a brown or blue face with coordinating perforated alligator leather strap, and bears the classic Heuer logo before TAG took over. Only 1,500 examples of the re-issue will be released, with a price tag of approximately $6,500 apiece.
At the same time, TAG Heuer has announced a renewal of its partnership with the McLaren team that launched twenty-five years ago, marking it one of the longest-standing sponsorships in the sport's history. Follow the jump for press releases on both developments.
Gallery: TAG Heuer Silverstone Chronograph (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/blue_silverstone_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/crown_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/silverstone-blue_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/silverstone-brown_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/dial_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/tag-heuer-silverstone-chronograph/low/)
[Source: TAG Heuer]Continue reading TAG Heuer re-issues the Silverstone Chronograph, renews McLaren sponsorship (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/11/tag-heuer-re-issues-the-silverstone-chronograph-renews-mclaren/)
TAG Heuer re-issues the Silverstone Chronograph, renews McLaren sponsorship (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/11/tag-heuer-re-issues-the-silverstone-chronograph-renews-mclaren/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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