The Monaco 1133 became synonymous with Steve McQueen when he wore it in his 1971 film, Le Mans. As rare as the original, it is believed that 800 were made before it was discontinued. Soon after the watch was in production, a version was released with an improved Calibre 12 mechanism. It was removed after the Valjoux movement was introduced in later production life. The lettering appears on all Calibre variants. In later models, the Monaco lettering can be seen on top with Automatic Chronograph at the bottom. The original model came with a Chronomatic lettering at top of dial and Monaco at the bottom. The Monaco was the first square-cased and water resistant chronograph. The watch used the mechanism of the Calibre 11 (also known as the Chronomatic) and was the first automatic micro-winding chronograph. Named in honour of the Formula One race, the original Jack Heuer designed Monaco was introduced simultaneously in Geneva and New York City in 1969. The G model is less popular with collectors. The other (represented by the letter G) had a metallic grey dial and registers. The first (represented by the letter B at the end of the reference code) had a metallic blue dial with white registers. Įarly versions came with two different colour schemes. The shape was revolutionary at the time for a chronograph watch. In the original version, the crown is located at the 9 o'clock position on a square casing. The watch also features chamfered square and oblong hours markers (dials with "waffle" type cross-hatched markers are later reproductions). There is a hand-applied date window at 6 o’clock. The dials for the minute and hour counters are at 9 and 3 o'clock respectively. The watch typically features a pair of pushbuttons at the 2 and 4 o’clock position. Although it was discontinued in the mid-1970s, the Monaco was reissued with a new design in 1998 and was reintroduced again with an entirely new mechanisms in 2003 in response to McQueen's increasing popularity. In the decades after his death the use of film stills has made the watch synonymous with McQueen. The Hollywood film star Steve McQueen used the watch to accessorize his character in the 1971 film Le Mans. The Monaco was revolutionary for being the first automatic square cased chronograph (Rolex was the first with a square chronograph in 1940 ). The TAG Heuer Monaco (originally Heuer Monaco) is a series of automatic chronograph wristwatches originally introduced by Heuer in 1969 in honour of the Monaco Grand Prix. View Customer Feedback from Verified Review Sites.40th Anniversary re-edition with Calibre 11 is the contemporary Monaco that most closely resembles the original from 1969. We are top rated sellers on all major websites and have included a link for you to review below: To assure authenticity in advance of purchase, the reputation of a seller should be thoroughly vetted. All items originate from the manufacturer, and are carefully inspected upon arrival by a team of trained professionals to ensure quality and authenticity. Please do not hesitate to call us at (800) 808-9928 or +1 (805) 823-8888 if you are not 100% comfortable shopping with us after reviewing the link below.Īll authentic watches and accessories sold by are 100% authentic with all serial numbers intact, and any item purchased will be no different than the same watch purchased at an authorized dealer. Our primary goal at is to ensure that all of our clients have a pleasant shopping experience without having any doubt regarding the authenticity of our products.
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