The TAG Heuer Monaco Series: Embodiment of the Racing Spirit

TAG Heuer has always been ⁤one of​ the watch 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 waterproof chronograph watch ‌with a ⁢square case and‍ is powered by the revolutionary Calibre 11 movement.

Many people, when they hear TAG Heuer Monaco, think of one of the greatest actors⁤ of our time: Steve McQueen. In 1970, during the filming of the movie “Le‍ Mans”, the Hollywood ⁢star chose⁣ to wear the same racing ⁣suit and watch⁤ as his personal trainer ‍and professional driver Jo Siffert. With this, McQueen hoped to truly play the role of a professional 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, technology, and design elements, making it ⁤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 profound imprint left by the Racing Blue limited edition launched by the brand in 2023.

The Best⁣ Partner for Racing

With the ‌iconic TAG Heuer Monaco ⁣series, the brand has been demonstrating ‍the deep ⁢connection between the brand and motorsports for decades.⁢ From⁢ the beginning of⁤ the 20th century ​to the 1960s, racing liveries were based on the national design of the driver rather than the livery of the manufacturer or sponsor. ‍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 opus, 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 motorsports and has⁤ a long history. The⁤ first famous⁢ racing car to feature this shade was the Napier 50, ⁢which won the 1902 Gordon Bennett Cup driven by British driver Selwyn Edge,⁣ leading to the event being hosted by Britain in 1903. Modern⁤ British racing teams and renowned car manufacturers continue to use various shades of green, making⁣ it a highly respected color in the racing world and thus 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.

To echo​ this theme, the watch adopts a sunray radial frosted⁣ silver dial,‍ which presents an ‍elegant and timeless look.

More subtly it recalls the engine-style dashboards common on⁤ racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s.

The dial is decorated with 8 applied indexes ⁤in polished silver and 12 luminous indexes in ⁢light⁣ green Super-LumiNova, making it⁤ easy for the​ wearer to read the time. A bright ‌yellow ‌line is painted in the center of the faceted indexes at 12 o’clock, which matches the same yellow central⁣ hands​ and echoes the classic yellow details of these famous racing cars.

The elegant green dial has a delicate ⁤and vibrant tone, which also ‍pays homage 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 positioned at 9 o’clock, just like the original model launched in 1969.

The⁣ watch is​ powered by the Caliber 11 automatic chronograph ⁣movement. It‍ adopts a sandblasted grade 2 titanium case, ​which is both durable and extremely light. The overall shape is full of sporty atmosphere, and it is equipped with a⁣ transparent sapphire ​crystal bottom cover, which allows a glimpse of the movement operation.

The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Limited Edition ⁣is paired with a perforated green calfskin⁤ strap, giving the watch a touch of classic British gentleman style. 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.

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing⁣ Green Limited Edition

Reference number: CAW218E.FC6565

Suggested Retail Price: NT$306,200

Limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide

Movement

Automatic movement caliber 11

Function

Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph ​function

Dial

Matte ⁤silver sunburst surface

2 counters:

– 3 o’clock: green opaline permanent seconds dial;

– 9 o’clock:⁤ green opal 30-minute counter;

Polished rhodium-plated ⁤applied indexes

Rhodium-plated hour‌ and minute hands with Super-LumiNova

Luminous dot indexes in ‌light green Super-LumiNova

Yellow⁢ painted central hands

Black HEUER printed logo

There is a date⁤ window⁢ at 6 o’clock.

MONACO printed lettering and SWISS MADE⁣ AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH

Case

Diameter 39 ⁢mm

Grade 2‍ titanium case, sandblasted

Arched beveled sapphire crystal

Sandblasted grade 2 titanium crown

Sapphire crystal case back

Waterproof performance: 100 meters

Watch Strap

Racing style green perforated calfskin strap with yellow calfskin lining

Sandblasted grade 2 titanium double‌ folding clasp with​ engraved double safety push buttons;