P/1001 Sid Taylor – Delivery From August 2026
$2,495514
40 mm30 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The REC P/1001 Sid Taylor stands out with its fascinating narrative of using materials from a legendary racing car, awarding it a unique place in horology. This watch is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate both automotive history and fine craftsmanship. At a pre-order price of $2,495, it's a compelling value for a Swiss-made chronograph with a strong heritage.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Limited water resistance (30m)
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a 48 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- 20026
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48 mm
- Thickness
- 13.1 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective
- Bezel
- Tachymeter
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Indices
- none
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova X1
- Strap / bracelet
- integrated stainless steel
- Clasp
- folding clasp
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
REC Watches
REC Watches embodies the philosophy of 'Recover, Recycle, Reclaim', where they salvage materials from legendary vehicles to create timepieces that carry rich narratives. Each watch is not just an accessory, but a conversation starter and a tribute to the legacy of its source.
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