![]() 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. ![]() Not all products are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and FOS protection will not be extended to unregulated agreements.40th Anniversary re-edition with Calibre 11 is the contemporary Monaco that most closely resembles the original from 1969. We may receive a commission if your application is successful, and the amount may vary depending on the product chosen and the amount of credit taken out. Credit provided is subject to age and status, minimum spend applies. Watches of Switzerland Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Finance Conduct Authority. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg trading as PayPal Credit. Watches of Switzerland Company Limited acts as a broker and not a lender and offers finance from Secured Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance and PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. Registered Office: Aurum House, 2 Elland Road, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1TT, Registered in England and Wales, Company number 00146087. Goldsmiths is a trading name of Watches of Switzerland Company Limited. We also have a wide range of pieces available for sale in our UK stores, so find your nearest branch today. Our exquisite range of TAG Heuer Monaco watches is available to buy online. If you would like assistance in choosing the right watch for you or your loved one, simply get in touch or select the “Live Help” button to open our online chat for expert advice. Finished with a perforated navy blue leather strap lined with orange and decorated with matching topstitching, you’re sure to have all eyes on you with this men's square watch. Its navy blue dial features bright stripes of orange and blue, representing the Gulf brand’s legacy. The special edition Monaco Gulf Calibre 11 is the perfect watch for men who like to stand out from the crowd. ![]() The watch is fastened with a sleek, black alligator-skin strap for a luxurious finish and maximum impact. The Jewellery Edit - Jewellery News & Inspirationįeaturing a gleaming stainless-steel case and sophisticated black dial in the iconic square shape, the unisex Monaco 37mm Quartz blends old-school style with modern minimalism. ![]()
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