The first of the new skeletonised Monaco Chronograph watches features a 39mm case in grade-2 sandblasted titanium, with the 1969-blue sandblasted dial. In 1998, the brand added the Monaco to their Vintage series, and later upgraded the movement to the Calibre 360 in 2003-a version that could measure time accurately up to 1/100th of a second, further cementing TAG Heuer’s position in the world of motorsport. The success of this first Monaco has prompted the release of multiple versions since, including the revamped ‘Dark Lord’ iteration in 1979, with a matt black case and dial. More importantly, this historic timepiece featured the Calibre 11, the first automatic chronograph movement to be made mainstream, making the watch a legend in its own right. Among the new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronographs is a stunning blue sandblasted dial with racing red highlights-to pay homage to the brand’s Monaco’s 1969 model, as made famous by Steve McQueen-and two with black sandblasted dials The Monaco Chronograph Through The AgesĪmong the most iconic watches ever, this offering from the house of TAG Heuer first made an appearance in 1969, when Jack Heuer, great-grandson of the brand’s founder-probably the best known and loved leader in the brand’s history, and a racing and watch enthusiast himself-unveiled the square-shaped case with a blue dial and chronograph functions. Among these new entrants is a stunning blue sandblasted dial with racing red highlights-to pay homage to the brand’s Monaco’s 1969 model, as made famous by Steve McQueen-and two with black sandblasted dials. This is the first time the brand have released open-worked Monaco Chronograph timepieces as part of their repertoire, as opposed to their partially-skeletonised limited editions in the past. To mark the 80th anniversary of the Monaco Grand Prix, concluded as among the toughest circuits in the world, TAG Heuer released three special versions of their iconic Monaco Chronograph square watch, which offers up a view of its racing heart.

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