TAG Heuer Monaco series, the embodiment of racing spirit
TAG Heuer has always been one of the timepiece brands most closely associated with racing, and the Monaco series embodies this philosophy. When the brand launched its first Monaco watch in 1969, it revolutionized the watchmaking industry.
This watch is completely different from any other watch on the market. It is the world’s first square case waterproof chronograph watch and is powered by the revolutionary Caliber 11 movement. TAG Heuer Monaco is not only the embodiment of bold design, but also the origin of its name from the legendary Principality of Monaco, which hosts the most famous Formula One racing event. This relationship occupies a special place in the brand’s core and history, and remains an important part of TAG Heuer’s identity to this day.
For many people, when they hear TAG Heuer Monaco they think of one of the greatest actors of our time – Steve McQueen. In 1970, while filming the movie “Le Mans”, the Hollywood star chose to wear the same racing suit and watch as his personal trainer and professional racing driver Jo Siffert. With this, McQueen hoped to truly interpret the role of a professional racing driver. He proudly wore the Heuer Monaco chronograph watch and quickly became a legendary style icon.
Over the years, the TAG Heuer Monaco watch has continued to evolve, incorporating new materials, technologies and design elements, turning it into a true work of art and quickly becoming a symbol of the brand’s avant-garde spirit. This latest TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition is no exception. It continues to pay tribute to this extraordinary racing history and continues the deep imprint left by the Racing Blue Limited Edition launched by the brand in 2023.
With the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco series, the brand has fully witnessed the deep connection between the brand and motorsports for decades. From the early 20th century to the 1960s, racing liveries were based on the driver’s national design rather than the manufacturer or sponsor’s livery.
Each country has its own colors: the bright Italian red, the original white of the German team and the silver used later, and the classic blue that is inseparable from France (the racing blue limited edition launched last year was inspired by this classic blue). In this new chapter, the brand’s latest work, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition, is inspired by the famous British racing green.
Racing green is a common color in British motorsport and has a long history. The first famous car to feature this hue was the Napier 50, which won the 1902 Gordon Bennett Cup (Gordon Bennett Cup) driven by British driver Selwyn Edge, leading to the event being hosted by Britain in 1903. Modern British racing teams and well-known car manufacturers continue to use various shades of green, making it a highly respected color in the racing world and therefore the inspiration for this year’s new watch.
Every element of the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition is inspired by historic British racing and its white and yellow accents.
In order to echo this theme, the watch adopts a silver radial sunburst frosted dial, presenting a timeless and elegant appearance.
More subtly it is reminiscent of the engine-style instrument panels common on racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s.
The dial is decorated with 8 silver polished appliqué hour markers and 12 light green Super-LumiNova® luminous dot markers, making it easy for the wearer to read the time. A bright yellow line is painted on the center of the faceted hour markers at 12 o’clock, which complements the same yellow central hands and echoes the classic yellow details on these famous racing cars.
The elegant green small dial has a delicate and vibrant tone, which also pays tribute to the traditional racing green.
Featuring the historic Heuer logo, this watch embodies the heritage of its design and is sure to appeal to collectors and watch enthusiasts alike.
True to the DNA of the Monaco series, the crown is set at 9 o’clock, just like the original model launched in 1969.
The watch is powered by the Caliber11 automatic chronograph movement. It adopts a sandblasted grade 2 titanium case, which is both strong and extremely light. The overall shape is full of sporty atmosphere, and is equipped with a sapphire crystal transparent bottom cover, which allows a glimpse of the operation of the movement.
The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition is paired with a green perforated calfskin strap, injecting a touch of classic British gentleman style into the watch. Paired with a titanium folding clasp engraved with the Heuer logo.
The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition is limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide. The bottom cover is engraved with the words “Limited Edition” and “One of 1000” and comes with a specially designed travel box decorated with bright yellow stitching details. .