Tag Heuer Monaco square watch was released in 1969, and in 2009 is still ahead of its time, it is always the lover for racers and movie stars, is the eternal mark of star image and fashion. It has a bold geometric shapes and innovative look – square case, light blue dial, white counter, red chronograph pointer and scale. In the famous racing movie “Le Mans”, in the Porsche 917 Gulf car repair station, it is Steve McQueen of the wrist appeared, they capture the imagination of the entire racing industry.

Tag Heuer Monaco square watch
Since the debut in the movie “Le Mans”, the TAG Heuer Monaco square watch has evolved the embodiment of sports watch, capturing the spirit of the times, thus rewriting the Swiss high-end the image of the watch industry, there has been a leading avant-garde.
The history can date back to March 3, 1969, Monaco and New York also released in Geneva, shocked the entire watch industry. This watch is a bold appearance with a fire red chronograph pointer, metallic blue dial, crystal glass and a huge arched square case, breaking the traditional rules of watch design aesthetics. The same innovation also ensure that the chronograph has a perfect waterproof performance engineering – the world’s first waterproof watch. However, in case more revolutionary movement ticking: Chronomatic Calibre 11 is a well-known self-winding movement, first with a mini-pendulum self-winding automatic chronograph movement, its performance so accurately, and now still with the stringent standards of professional chronometer comparable.
In the “Le Mans”, Steve – McQueen’s friend was inspired by the Swiss racing legend Xifeierte, in 1969, he became the first driver sponsored by the watch brand. At that time, Tag Heuer Monaco was just launched, will make Steve – McQueen impressed, so he insisted on wearing this watch in the film. Monaco became the first choice for racing and the fashion world Chronograph – another world first. Unique geometry of a firm set off a “special type” watch craze (model 1133B) is clear to see, often imitated, but never beyond, is the international antique market in the watch the most respected collections of very short supply – only a few several survive in the world, are well-known collectors hold.
Since then, Monaco’s iconic square dial become synonymous with aesthetic innovation, TAG Heuer. Following the 1998 re-release 5000 limited edition, after this re-watch design in 2003, with 7 rows of square chain link steel bracelet and case bold aesthetic echo each other. This watch should not be miss by the fans and collectors, but also become a popular highlight of this year, whom the entire watch industry sensation, by brand and high-level customization of the sought after Hollywood stars.
1969-2009 years: In order to commemorate this historic moment, TAG Heuer re-released the blue dial watch in a limited edition of 1000 , case back with Jack Heuer’s exclusive signature, etched the image of the legend TAG Heuer brand ambassador Steve – McQueen. This watch is equipped with a Calibre 11 movement, the other classic features include 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock position of the button, the crown at 9 o’clock, 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock position of the timer, at 6 o’clock position Hand The date window and the top inlaid with diamond hour markers levels.
Monaco 69
Tag Heuer Monaco 69 concept watch became the star of the Baselworld 2003, is the first watch equipped with precision to the thousandth of a second chronograph function of the Swiss mechanical watch. As the brand’s first mechanical / digital watch both sides, one side is Steve McQueen’s favorite: a unique firm, and when the other side is the high-tech digital micro-surface, is the first to precisely to the thousandth of a second high-end Swiss chronograph wrist stopwatch.
Monaco V4
Tag Heuer Monaco V4 made its debut at the Baselworld 2004, representing the amazing technological breakthrough. Its core is an advanced integrated mechanical movement, reverse the square Monaco is included in the classical re-interpretation of design. “V4″ The name comes from this movement of the four barrel, forming a V-shaped, like racing supercharged engine cylinder. The name is also a source of inspiration to this movement to pay tribute.
Monaco Classic Chronograph
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Monaco, TAG Heuer grandly released the classic chronograph with a Tag Heuer Calibre 12 automatic movement. These chronograph inspired directly from the original design, adding the sapphire crystal glass face and case back, allowing you to enjoy the wonderful vibrant Calibre 12. One of the outstanding features include a dark blue alligator strap with elegant silver and blue dial with red pointer.