10 best new motorsport watches to flex at the Singapore F1 Night Race

Out of the many genres of watchmaking, few capture technical ambition and aesthetic daring like motorsport-inspired timepieces. And our night sky prepares to ignite with the roar of Formula 1 engines at the Singapore Grand Prix next month, the world of horology shifts into high gear. 

This year’s line-up of racing watches merges cutting-edge materials with complications built for the track. From lightweight carbon cases to split-seconds chronographs, these creations are engineered for those who live in the fast lane — both on and off the circuit.

Showcasing dynamic aesthetics with serious horological innovations, they represent the perfect blend of luxury and performance that collectors and racing enthusiasts are searching for. Whether you’re hunting down a lifelong investment piece or a statement watch for race day, look no further than these models.

Richard Mille RM 43-01 Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Ferrari

The collaboration between Richard Mille and Ferrari transcends sponsorship, entering the realm of a true engineering symbiosis. The RM 43-01 is the second chapter, focusing on one of horology’s most complex expressions: the tourbillon split-seconds chronograph. Offered in two 75-piece editions, with the first being a microblasted titanium for the gentleman driver and the second in full Carbon TPT for extreme performance, every element is a dialogue with Maranello. 

The movement’s architecture is a direct nod to Ferrari engine blocks, with sand-blasted finishes, angular bridges with raised ridges, and golden hexagonal screws. Ferrari’s Centro Stile influenced key details, from the crown and hands to the strap pattern, taken from the Purosangue seats. The calibre RM43-01, developed over three years, features a new generation of split-seconds components for optimised torque and reduced power consumption. This is not a watch with a logo; it is a Ferrari thoroughbred for the wrist.

TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1

In a triumphant celebration of its return as Official Timekeeper of Formula 1, TAG Heuer has unleashed its most audacious Monaco yet. This isn’t just a new model; it’s a material revolution. 

The iconic square case is meticulously machined from solid white ceramic, a process so complex it forgoes an inner metal container — a first in watchmaking that required years of R&D. Beneath a vibrant, red-tinted sapphire crystal dial, the racetrack inspiration is clear: The counters flaunt an asphalt-like grained finish, starting grid markings, and the electrifying race-start phrase “LIGHTS OUT & AWAY WE GO”. 

The star of the show is the new Calibre TH81-00, an automatic split-seconds chronograph whose architecture is on full display through the transparent sapphire caseback — hand-finished bridges adorned with a checkered flag pattern and a kerb-inspired oscillating weight complete this masterpiece. Limited to just 10 pieces, it is the ultimate symbol of TAG Heuer’s bond with the pinnacle of motorsport.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25”

Tudor’s deep-rooted connection to motorsport goes the distance with the Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25”, which isn’t merely a watch defined by carbon fibre accents but a holistic re-engineering to make sure every gram counts. The entire case, fixed bezel with its depth scale, and even the bracelet’s end-links are crafted from the featherlight composite, resulting in a radical weight reduction. The pushers and caseback are also titanium-crafted.

The aesthetic is a direct nod to its partnership with the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula 1 team, featuring a high-contrast “racing white” domed dial with carbon fibre sub-counters. The iconic Snowflake hands, a hallmark since 1969, are outlined in black and filled with Grade A Super-LumiNova. At its heart is the COSC-certified Manufacture Calibre MT5813, a self-winding chronograph movement with a column wheel and vertical clutch for precise actuation. This creation is limited to 2,025 pieces.

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control – 2025 Race Edition

Celebrating a decade of its Gran Turismo Sport line, Chopard unveils a special edition that embodies the spirit of the legendary Italian thousand-mile endurance rally, which is also a tribute to the beauty and uniqueness of vintage automobiles. Crafted from Lucent Steel, a luminous and highly resilient alloy with 80 per cent recycled content, the 43mm case is built to handle the rigours of competitive driving. 

The striking salmon-coloured dial, achieved through galvanic treatment, evokes the hand-crafted aluminium bodywork and painted metal dashboards of classic race cars in the 40s and 50s. Its signature complication is a fuel gauge-style power reserve indicator nestled between 8 and 10 o’clock. 

Beating inside is the chronometer-certified in-house calibre 01.02-M, visible through a caseback that features a steering wheel-shaped rotor and is engraved with the 2025 “Brescia > Rome > Brescia” route. Presented on a black perforated calfskin strap lined with a classic Dunlop tyre-tread pattern, this 250-piece limited edition is the perfect companion for the classic endurance car enthusiast.

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition

This collaboration is a profound meeting of minds between two houses renowned for sculptural design and technical mastery. The Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition is a study in contemporary lightness and elegance. Its 42mm case and integrated bracelet are entirely crafted from black ceramic, a material prized for its scratch-resistance and hypoallergenic properties, finished with a combination of satin-brushing and polishing that mirrors the flowing lines of an Aston Martin. 

The openworked GP01800 calibre is the star, revealing a mesmerising mechanical architecture. Bridges and the mainplate are treated with black PVD and hand-finished with bevelling and circular satin, while the skeletonised rotor and hands are coated in the brand’s iconic Racing Green PVD, emitting a green glow in low light. Limited to 88 pieces, it is akin to a horological GT car.

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber Tourbillon Skeleton XPL

From IWC’s advanced engineering division, XPL, comes a timepiece that redefines the limits of mechanical resilience. The mission: to protect the most delicate of complications — the tourbillon — from extreme shock. 

The solution is the patented SPRIN-g PROTECT system, which suspends the entire movement on a cantilever spring made of elastic Bulk Metallic Glass, capable of absorbing G-forces exceeding 10,000. To maximise the system’s efficiency, the IWC-manufactured 82915 calibre is radically skeletonised, reducing mass and offering a breathtaking view of the flying minute tourbillon and the BMG spring itself. 

The movement is housed in a lightweight and rugged 44mm Ceratanium case, which is a proprietary material that combines the toughness of titanium with the hardness of ceramic, and features a Pellaton automatic winding system. This 100-piece limited edition is a feat of material science and a bold vision of futuristic watchmaking.

Frederique Constant Classics Vintage Rally Healey

Capturing the spirit of British motoring heritage is this trio of Frederique Constant timepieces honouring the vintage marque Austin-Healey, which is responsible for some of the most beloved rally cars of the 1950s and 60s. The line features three models: an unlimited three-hand model in British racing green, as well as a 36mm date version and a 42mm chronograph in Healey Blue inspired by the Austin-Healey 3000 MKII BM7. The latter two are limited to 1,888 pieces each and feature solid casebacks engraved with the car’s silhouette. 

Details like the red-tipped seconds hand, luminous applied indexes, and a signature brown perforated calfskin strap that evokes vintage driving gloves, demonstrate a meticulous attention to retro aesthetics. Powered by reliable automatic calibres, these watches are for those who value heritage and timeless style.

Louis Moinet Time To Race

Louis Moinet takes a radical, minimalist approach to the racing chronograph, focusing on the core principles of weight reduction and mechanical purity. The result is the Time To Race, a watch that weighs an astonishing 18g thanks to its grade 5 titanium case. 

This feat of engineering is crowned by a complex sapphire crystal dome that weighs just 1.5g yet offers a panoramic view of the intricate monopusher column-wheel chronograph mechanism. The dial is a symphony of technical references: a tachymeter scale on the flange, a woven carbon fibre base, and an off-centred dial at 6 o’clock that hosts the owner’s personalised “lucky number”, presented on a surface inspired by race car cylinder bores. 

The “Rush” (metallic blue) and “White Fuji” (white and red) editions pay direct homage to legendary racing liveries. Each piece is unique, a bespoke instrument for the true connoisseur of speed.

Casio Edifice TOM’S 50th Anniversary EFS-S641TMS

Demonstrating that authentic motorsport passion is accessible, Casio’s Edifice collaboration with top Japanese racing team TOM’S is a deeply thoughtful and detailed tribute. This solar-powered chronograph commemorates the 50th anniversary of TOM’S and its legendary KP47 Starlet, which achieved a sensational record in the 1970s with 22 pole positions and 20 wins. 

The design is a meticulous homage: The dial’s honeycomb pattern at 3 o’clock replicates the car’s front grille, with an underlying purple hue echoing its cylinder head cover. The inset dials are shaped like the spokes of the iconic Igeta wheels, and the band loops combine leather and metal in white, red, and green, reflecting the car’s livery and evoking the shape of its side mirror mounts. 

It’s a watch packed with history and functionality, proving that true racing spirit isn’t defined by price, but by passion and attention to detail — and made possible by Casio.

Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing

Bell & Ross translates eight years of motorsport experience into a watch that is both a robust instrument and a lightweight performer. The BR-X5 Racing’s case boasts a high-tech “sandwich” construction: A black DLC titanium monobloc container is encased between two grade 2 titanium plates, all secured by four visible screws, while the bezel integrates a woven carbon fibre plate for reduced weight. 

The dial is a masterclass in legibility, directly inspired by racing car dashboards. The central seconds hand features a “checkerboard” graduation precise to a quarter of a second, while the hour numerals and hands are coated with white Super-LumiNova X1 for optimal visibility. 

Power comes from the BR-CAL.323, a manufacture automatic movement certified as a chronometer by the COSC. This 500-piece limited edition, available on a titanium or rubber strap, is a testament to Bell & Ross’s philosophy of “function shapes form”.