automatic, sapphire crystal, date, original bracelet, length approx. 202-220 mm, folding clasp, total weight approx. 232 grams, special box.
Caliber 11, Serial no. 1/1, Reference no. CBH2240.BG0673, Case no. CBH2240.
PROVENANCE
Bonhams, The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco', 11th of May 2028, lot number 111.
Hence in a private Swedish collection.
TAG Heuer Carrera Gold – A Tribute to Ronnie Peterson
This unique watch is far more than just a timekeeping instrument; it is a piece of frozen racing history and an exact replica of one of motorsport's most iconic possessions. The
story begins in 1972, when Jack Heuer – a pioneer in intertwining watchmaking with the racing world – personally presented a Heuer Carrera 1158CHN in 18K gold to Swedish Formula 1 legend Ronnie Peterson. The gift was a tribute to the "Super Swede’s" extraordinary performance during the German Grand Prix at the dreaded Nürburgring, and on the case back Jack had the now legendary inscription engraved: "Success Ronnie Peterson from Jack W. Heuer".
Ronnie Peterson was regarded by his
contemporary rivals as one of the fastest drivers on the track. His spectacular driving style, with wide power slides and an unerring control, made him a crowd favorite and one of Sweden's greatest sporting heroes of all time. This unique watch in solid gold, with its characteristic champagne-colored dial and contrasting black registers, quickly became synonymous with Ronnie's elegance and courage behind the wheel. As the historic original today rests in TAG Heuer's museum, this specific example (Ref:CBH2240.BG0673) represents a truly unique opportunity to own and wear a piece of his legacy.
The exclusive Milanese bracelet in 18K gold gives the watch a weight and a presence on the wrist that few other objects can match. The model was created in 2017 as a unique piece in aid of the Ronnie Peterson Memorial Foundation, making it a modern tribute with contemporary precision. To wear this watch is to carry the memory of an era when racing was a matter of life and death, and where Ronnie Peterson reigned as the uncrowned king of the track.
