Tag Heuer Monaco Black Face. The tag heuer monaco originally heuer monaco is a series of automatic chronograph wristwatch originally introduced by heuer in 1969 in honour of the monaco grand prix the monaco was revolutionary for being the first automatic as well as the first square cased chronograph. What s more it was the world s first water resistant chronograph with a square case.
The watch retains the 37mm steel case of the original but this time with a titanium carbide coating with the same treatment applied to the crown. Tag heuer monaco calibre 6 full black ww2119. Made famous by steve mcqueen in the 1972 film le mans the monaco is one of tag heuer s most iconic designs hand picked by mcqueen himself for use on set.
Tag heuer monaco watches.
Tag heuer becomes official partner of the monaco grand prix with the automobile club of monaco. In the ensuing 50 years heuer and subsequently tag heuer has continued to refine the monaco. That s a long introduction to the full black watch so let s look into the 2014 monaco more closely. Product description authenticity.