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Pilot Gilles Villeneuve spotted wearing Tag Heuer

Enzo Ferrari was known for his passion for racing and his unrelenting desire for speed. He was always on the lookout for talented drivers who possessed the same level of dedication and drive as him. One such driver was Gilles Villeneuve, who came to F1 from racing snowmobiles in Quebec.

Villeneuve's unique driving style made him a force to be reckoned with on flying laps, and his ability to perform impossible overtaking maneuvers made him a champion of the heart. It's no surprise, then, that he caught the eye of Ferrari, who was always on the lookout for exceptional talent.

In these shots, "The Aviator" and his wife Joann can be seen sporting Heuer Chronosplits, which were launched in Basel in 1975. This electronic chronograph was a technical marvel that aimed to provide ultra-precise timing functions. This aim was conveyed through the watch's ultra-modern and radical design, featuring two digital displays: one for the time and the other for the stopwatch, with a precision of 1/100th of a second. The Chronosplit was the first watch in history to offer these features, making it a revolutionary timepiece.

Only a few models were made in collaboration with Ferrari and Tiffany & Co., making them highly coveted by racing enthusiasts and watch collectors alike. These watches were not only stylish and innovative but also a testament to the enduring legacy of Enzo Ferrari and Gilles Villeneuve. They serve as a reminder of the passion and dedication that these two legends brought to the world of racing.