TAG Heuer introduced a handsome pair of vintage-inspired Monaco chronographs forward of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix.
Because the official accomplice of F1 — underscored by a racing connection traditionally tied to Heuer’s racing roots — the Swiss-based watchmaker fittingly introduced two restricted version retro-style racing-inspired Monaco timepieces. Each restricted version Monacos are introduced in light-weight unalloyed (pure) grade 2 titanium circumstances measuring 39 mm x 15 mm and 47.4 mm lug-to-lug.
The Monaco Chronograph x Gulf (Ref. CAW218G.EB0393) is introduced in a uncooked sandblasted titanium and retails for $9,550. This watch options each a darkish blue with orange distinction stitching, perforated calfskin leather-based racing strap, and a white and orange strap that’s made out of the identical materials because the racing go well with Steve McQueen wore within the 1971 movie Le Mans. The Gulf brand and blue and orange stripes are printed on the dial, additionally a nod to the McQueens’ unique racing jacket, giving off the nostalgia vibe that TAG Heuer is betting will promote the 971 restricted editions.
The Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch (Ref. CAW218F.FC6356) is introduced in a black DLC-plated titanium end and retails for $9,850. This restricted version Monaco comes on a black perforated calfskin leather-based racing strap, and the dial pays homage to a classic split-second stopwatch that Heuer produced in its heyday, seen beneath. TAG Heuer is limiting the manufacturing of this reference to 970 items, which, just like the Gulf model, is interesting to the nostalgia of Heuer’s historic affiliation with racing.
Each restricted editions are crafted from premium light-weight titanium, with the perfect small Monaco case dimensions, engaging sporty throwback racing dials, and lined by luxurious box-shaped sapphire crystals. Nevertheless, the so-called trendy TAG Heuer “caliber 11” is an outsourced Sellita SW300-1A motion, outfitted with a Dubois-Depraz chronograph module, not one thing made in-house as you’ll anticipate at this worth level. Whereas it does have the right left-hand crown place of the unique caliber 11, the motion is a little bit of a letdown, particularly contemplating the worth is upwards of ten thousand {dollars}. With tickets to the 2025 Grand Prix costing that or extra, maybe TAG Heuer is aware of precisely who their buyer is with these area of interest restricted version Monaco racing chronographs.
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