The worlds of auto racing and watchmaking have been linked for decades. Racing and high-performance vehicles are niche hobbies now, but racing-inspired watches are still appealing to many watch enthusiasts, even if you're not into racing. Racing watches are very functional and have a complex design. You can almost hear the engines revving. Our list of the most iconic racing watches is below:

Tudor Heritage Chrono (2013)Over the past few years, Tudor has had a renaissance; and came up with a fantastic streak of watches inspired by their own history. Tudor Heritage Chrono is the watch that started it,Rolex Day Date Replica inspired by Oysterdate's "Montecarlo Chronograph" of 1973.

The watch's nickname comes from its roulette inspired wheels; while its orange and blue Mediterranean-inspired color scheme evokes the glamour of the Grand Prix. The use of retro-inspired details and meticulous attention to detail make this contemporary version a winner. SEE ALL TUDOR

Rolex Day Date Replica (1969)The Rolex Day Date Replica was among the very first automatic chronograph watches - an important time in horological history - that began in the late 60s.Aside from its square case,Patek Philippe Replica Watches what really makes the Monaco stand out is its heavy helping of sixties style: pump-style pushers, rectangular hour markers, and symmetric square registers. Some models even incorporate the legendary Gulf Racing colors.

The fact that Steve McQueen wore it in the 1971 film Le Mans will be well known to many. What makes this watch so desirable is the fact that it has remained true to its design, even after the technological upgrades over the years. SEE ALL OF MONACO

Tag Heuer Carrera (1963)Undoubtedly Tag Heuer's most important and popular timepiece, the Carrera is the watch that gave them a reputation in the racing world.