TAG HEUER Targa Florio Automatic Chronograph CX2112

TAG HEUER Targa Florio Automatic Chronograph CX2112

Model Code: CX2112

The TAG Heuer Targa Florio chronograph, in its various executions, drew inspiration from three distinct sources – it paid tribute to the famous Sicilian road race and the legendary driver, Juan Manuel Fangio,(who wore a Heuer pilots watch)  while the design of the chronograph was based on the “Flieger” chronograph that Heuer produced for pilots in the 1930s.

Tag Heuer describe the watch as follows “The inspiration for the design of the TAG Heuer Targa Florio was the series of “Flieger” chronographs sold by Heuer in the 1930s. The Flieger chronographs were introduced circa 1935, first with a single chronograph pusher (for start / stop / reset) and later with two pushers (allowing for a time-out / time-in function). There are many similarities between the Flieger chronographs and the Targa Florio — the coin-edge bezel, the bold white numerals at each hour (including the chrono sub-dial overlapping the “10” and the “2”), the over-sized crown and the shape of the chronograph pushers are all a close match.

Despite this, there was no direct connection between the original Heuer “Flieger” and motor racing, although we can assume that the rugged build and legibility that make the watch ideal for a pilot would also be valued by the automobile racer or navigator”.

This example(released in 2001) is in outstanding condition with virtually no signs of wear. The strap is new and the watch comes in the original pouch style case with the outer box. A great opportunity to buy a future classic.

Video is x2 Speed