THIS MONTH
Halda Race Pilot Trackmaster Price: `4.37 lakh* (approx) From: haldasweden.com
Halda reckons its new Trackmaster could be ‘the most advanced race watch available’. The electronic instrument displays lap times, maximum speed, maximum G-force, sector times and the best theoretical time, and can even record 0-100, 0-160 and 0-321kmph times and standing quarters. It’s delivered as a set, complete with docking station and a separate, Zenithpowered mechanical watch head.
TAG Heuer Formula 1 Price: `1.06 lakh* (approx) From: thewatchgallery.com
London-based retailer The Watch Gallery has joined forces with TAG Heuer to create a limited edition version of the entry-level ‘Formula 1’ quartz-powered chronograph. The 43mm watch has its aluminium bezel and chronograph counters in The Watch Gallery’s signature sapphire blue colour, making for a nice contrast with the gloss black of the main dial. Just 200 examples will be made.
Armin Strom Edge Double Barrel Max Chilton Edition Price: `18.2 lakh* (approx) From: arminstrom.com
Fans of the British-born IndyCar driver Max Chilton can demonstrate their allegiance with this special version of Armin Strom’s Edge Double Barrel model. Chilton’s race number, 8, appears in the small seconds register, while the blue hour numbers match the colour of his turbocharged Chevrolet. The back of the watch carries a plate etched with Chilton’s ‘Max’ logo and the watch’s serial number (out of eight).