TAG Heuer Dropped A Pastel Makeover For The Formula 1 Solargraph

The word “pastel” might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a motorsport watch, but TAG Heuer is making a strong case for why it should be. Today, the Swiss luxury watchmaker unveiled the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm Pastel Collection, a five-piece lineup that takes one of the most recognizable names in racing-inspired horology and gives it a bold, color-forward refresh.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the F1 line or new to the brand, this collection has some genuinely interesting things going on under the hood and on the dial.

A Legacy That Goes Back To 1986

Before getting into what’s new, it helps to understand what makes the TAG Heuer Formula 1 such a significant reference point. The collection debuted in 1986 as the first watch to ever carry the TAG Heuer name, and man they came out swinging. Bold colors, daring design, and innovative composite cases were all hallmarks of the original lineup, mirroring the dynamism of the late 20th century and embedding itself directly into the culture of Formula 1 racing.

Over the decades, the collection evolved in step with shifts in design, technology, and style. The most recent significant chapter came in 2025 when TAG Heuer introduced the Solargraph movement into the Formula 1 line for the first time – a solar-powered caliber that brought genuinely forward-thinking energy efficiency to the sport-watch segment. The new pastel series builds on that 2025 foundation, layering a fresh visual sensibility on top of proven solar technology.

What’s Inside: The Solar-Powered Solargraph Movement

All five watches in the collection are powered by the Caliber TH50-00 Solargraph movement, and the specs here are legitimately impressive for a watch in this price range.

The movement harnesses both natural and artificial light as its energy source. Two minutes of exposure to direct sunlight is enough to power the watch for an entire day. A full charge, which is reached in under 40 hours of light exposure, delivers up to ten months of autonomy in total darkness. If the watch does stop completely, 10 seconds of light is enough to restart it.

The accumulator is rated for up to 15 years of lifespan, which means this isn’t a battery you’ll be swapping out every couple of years. For guys who want a daily wearer that they don’t have to think much about, that’s a legitimate selling point.

The Five Watches: What You’re Actually Getting

The collection splits into two tiers: 3 TH-Polylight case models focused on color expression, and 2 steel-case models that add diamond-set indexes for a more refined finish.

The TH-Polylight Trio

These 3 watches (in pastel blue, beige, and pastel pink) are housed in TAG Heuer’s proprietary TH-Polylight composite material, which delivers remarkable lightness and tactile comfort while amplifying chromatic intensity.

The pastel blue model (ref. WBY1163.FT8113) features a pastel blue opalin dial with a matching blue flange, a blue lacquered central hand, and rhodium-plated applied indexes. It’s limited to 3,000 pieces.

The beige model (ref. WBY1164.FT8114) takes a more understated route with a beige opalin dial paired with a cool gray flange and minuterie, a combination described in the release as evoking “sunlit surfaces” with “subtle contrasts.” It’s the most quietly sophisticated of the three, and it’s limited to 3,500 pieces.

The pastel pink model (ref. WBY1165.FT8115) goes full monochromatic – pink dial, pink flange, pink case, pink strap. It’s the most expressive option and echoes the vibrant boldness that defined the earliest models in the Formula 1 lineage. Limited to 2,500 pieces.

All three are priced at $1,950 and come on rubber straps (beige rubber for the beige model, pastel pink rubber for the pink, and a steel bracelet option for the blue).

The Diamond-Set Steel Models

For those after something a little more elevated, TAG Heuer also offers two versions housed in sandblasted steel cases on three-row steel bracelets, with 8 VS diamonds set into the indexes.

The pastel green model (ref. WBY111B.BA0042) pairs a pastel green opalin dial with a green flange and a green lacquered central hand. The diamond-set indexes catch the light nicely against the cool tone of the dial. Limited to 1,500 pieces.

The lavender blue model (ref. WBY111C.BA0042) might be the most visually distinctive of the five. It pairs a pastel blue opalin dial with a pastel pink flange and pink minuterie, creating a sophisticated contrast where the diamond-set indexes catch the light and enhance depth. It’s also the rarest, limited to just 1,000 pieces.

Both steel models are priced at $2,800 in North America.

Case And Construction Details Worth Noting

Beyond the movement and dial variations, all five watches share a 38mm case diameter, flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment, a steel screw-down caseback, and 100 meters of water resistance. The iconic bidirectional bezel, a Formula 1 design signature, is present across the board, as is the Mercedes-style hour hand.

The 38mm size is a deliberate choice, one that TAG Heuer describes as striking “a thoughtful balance between heritage-inspired proportions and contemporary wearability.” For guys with smaller or medium wrists, it’s a more versatile fit than the larger sports watches that have dominated the market in recent years.

Pricing and Availability

All five models become available exclusively on TAG Heuer’s e-commerce channel starting April 28, 2026, with full retail availability beginning May 1, 2026.

Here’s a quick pricing breakdown by region:

Our Final Thoughts

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Pastel Collection isn’t trying to be the loudest watch in the room, but it’s not trying to disappear either. What TAG Heuer has done here is take a forty-year-old motorsport icon and give it a color palette that feels genuinely contemporary without abandoning what made the original so compelling.

Add in solar technology that makes the watch nearly maintenance-free, a sub-$2,000 entry point for the core models, and limited production numbers across the board, and there’s a real case to be made for picking one up before they sell out.

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph 38mm Pastel Collection is available at tagheuer.com starting April 28, 2026.