2.5 Watchmakers – TAG Heuer Mario Kart Tourbillon

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Two & A Half Watchmakers, Artisian Watch Technician Alex, Ex Richard Mille employee Rob and Rolex watchmaker Michael talk about the latest releases from the watch industry, including the TAG Heuer Mario Kart Tourbillon.

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Mühle-Glashütte Mission-Timer TITAN
43 x 13mm titanium case, 500m WR
3mm thick crystal like the preceding SAR, but different case shape and size, water resistance (original SAR had 1000m), removed cyclops and ceramic bezel rather than original rubber bezel.
 
Now would be a good time to play the attached audio file.
 
Movement: Sellita SW400-1 Version Mühle – SW200 with a larger baseplate (31mm, 13.74´´´) to accommodate a 30% larger datewheel modified with “woodpecker” regulator, rotor and finishing.
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Woodpecker regulator
Not limited, 2900EUR (4900 gumnuts)
 
 
Laco Scorpion 39
39 x 13mm 316L stainless steel case, 300m WR:
Sellita SW200 Elaboré with customer able to opt for top grade.
930EUR on rubber, 980EUR on bracelet (1600 / 1700 gumnuts)
 
 
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon “Onyx”
41 x 11.8mm gold case
Comes on a textile clad rubber strap. Sporty dress watch, dressy sports watch or neither? Imagine keeping that dial spotless including free from rodico marks..
Not limited, 146700CHF (260000 gumnuts)
 
 
Urwerk UR-120 “Spock”
44 mm x 47 x 15.8 mm steel and titanium case, 30m WR.
Kind of a big date version of the previous Urwerks now that two squares make up each number. Last watch you should give a Milton Rum © score to if not already given.
100000CHF (175000 gumnuts)
 
 
Hazeman & Monnin Montre d’École
Based on La Joux-Perret calibre 6900. Taught by 2007 Meilleur Ouvrier de France Thierry Ducret and with advice from 2022 GPHG shortlisted Julien Tixier as well as Emmanuel Bouchet (movement designer of HW Opus 12 and Czapek SXH5.01). Parts made on traditional, manually operated (non-CNC) machines.
Limited to 2 pieces, not for sale, priceless.
 
 
All the other shit
 
TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche RS 2.7
42 x ?? mm stainless steel or rose gold case,
Steering wheel-stylized rotor ???? Shiny red alligator strap, maybe Mr Fabolous is their target market?
Limited to 500 pieces in steel, 250 in rose gold, 7400 / 23550USD (10650 / 34100 gumnuts)
 
Grand Seiko SBGJ269 Australian limited edition
39.5×14.1mm stainless steel case, 30m WR.
Dial color only for Melbournians? Inspired by the resilience of the flannel flower which only blooms after rainfall following bushfires
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Additional press pictures / renders: https://grandseikoboutique.com.au/product/SBGJ269
Limited to 50 pieces, all sold out by the time this podcast is edited and uploaded (available 24th of October), 10600 gumnuts (~6600USD)
 
 
Ralph Lauren Polo Diver
42 x 12.35mm stainless steel PVD coated case, 100m WR.
Non-rotating bezel.
Not limited, 2000USD (3500 gumnuts)
 
TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Mario Kart Tourbillon Chronograph
45mm x ?? grade 5 titanium case, 100m WR. Height not given in press release or even measured by Monochrome nor ABTW who handled it in person, but the previous tourbillon chronograph was 14mm.
Not limited in numbers but only available through TAG Heuer boutiques and e-commerce platforms.
25600USD (45000 gumnuts)
 
Longines Record Heritage chronograph
40×13.8mm stainless steel case. 30m WR.
Slab sided like the Tudors that are intentionally visually thick to look bad next to big brothers cases. Pretty much what one could expect from Longines. Maybe Habring and Massena Labs could make a Sommatore inspired 36mm Chronofelix ZM?
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Slightly more complex case on vintage Longines chronographs.
 
Not limited, 3000USD (5300 gumnuts)
 
Cartier Pebble
36mm yellow gold case, 30m WR.
Unique sculptural aesthetic and Piaget movement but perhaps not the greatest horological value for the price.
Limited to 150 pieces, 40000EUR (68500 gumnuts)
 

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