Vintage Racing Watches Knowledge?
@Mack37 's post on Mario Andretti's Autavia got me wondering: where can I learn about vintage racing drivers that wore racing watches? We all know about Newman's Daytona and McQueen's Monaco, but I would love to know about other racing drivers of the 60s and 70s and which watches they wore. Can anyone point me to a good book? Or any other good driver-watch connections you know of?
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Nate
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https://timeandtidewatches.com/5-of-the-coolest-vintage-watches-in-formula-1/
The blue dial version of the Seiko 6139 "Pogue" was famously worn by Francois Cevert
http://www.onthedash.com/racers/
https://timeandtidewatches.com/5-of-the-coolest-vintage-watches-in-formula-1/
That's a great list. Love Regazzoni's suit in this pic!
The blue dial version of the Seiko 6139 "Pogue" was famously worn by Francois Cevert
This is a new one for me, I'll have to look into it more. Thanks! Cevert was a great driver, his time came too soon...
http://www.onthedash.com/racers/
Wow, a lot more Heuers than I would have guessed. Thanks!
I'll throw another one out there... How about this shot of Dan Gurney wearing a Breguet diver at Silverstone in 1965?
Here's a few articles that I've read.
There's nothing too comprehensive here - decent reads though.
On The Dash are probably best resource that I know of, but they're pretty Heuer-centric (obviously!).
https://blog.watchdoctor.biz/2023/04/02/watches-worn-by-race-car-drivers/
https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a43826009/most-iconic-automotive-watches/
https://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/calibre/in-depth/the-complete-calibre-guide-to-racing-watches
https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/racing-watches-a-history/amp/
You might also enjoy Drive Time by Aaron Sigmond.
Mario Andretti also wore the Orfina Porsche Design Chronograph 1 in the late 70’s.
Link to an interesting articles below.
https://revolutionwatch.com/introducing-the-porsche-design-chronograph-1-1972-limited-edition/
Check out John Golberger’s books. They’re all about who wore what in the racing world. 👍🏻
Before he was paid to wear TAG, Senna wore a Seiko digital Speedmaster
Here's a few articles that I've read.
There's nothing too comprehensive here - decent reads though.
On The Dash are probably best resource that I know of, but they're pretty Heuer-centric (obviously!).
https://blog.watchdoctor.biz/2023/04/02/watches-worn-by-race-car-drivers/
https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a43826009/most-iconic-automotive-watches/
https://www.watches-of-switzerland.co.uk/calibre/in-depth/the-complete-calibre-guide-to-racing-watches
https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/racing-watches-a-history/amp/
Thanks! Now I've got some reading material for my flight today 🙌🏻
You might also enjoy Drive Time by Aaron Sigmond.
$425 on Amazon 😳 I hope the library has it 🤣
Check out John Golberger’s books. They’re all about who wore what in the racing world. 👍🏻
Those look cool too! Will have to see if I can track down a copy.
Before he was paid to wear TAG, Senna wore a Seiko digital Speedmaster
Didn't know that! This is a great shot with it:
$425 on Amazon 😳 I hope the library has it 🤣
Much cheaper on eBay