LUX Loves: TAG Heuer Monaco anniversary collection
Actor Steve McQueen wearing TAG Heuer’s first Monaco timepiece in the 1971 film Le Mans
TAG Heuer is celebrating the anniversary of its Monaco timepiece with a series of limited editions. Chloe Frost-Smith takes a closer look at the collection
Originally debuted as the world?s first water-resistant square cased chronograph in 1969 and made famous by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans, the TAG Heuer Monaco celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a series of five limited editions each alluding to a different decade in the iconic watch?s history.
The 1969-1979 edition
Each timepiece is engraved with the brand?s original logo and features the Calibre 11, a modernised version of the first Monaco?s innovative self-winding chronograph movement, alongside a perforated leather strap which creates an automotive look and feel. The seventies edition, however, is the only watch in the collection to feature a brown leather strap, with a textured green Côtes de Genève dial accented with brown and amber touches. TAG Heuer Monaco 1969-1979 edition with a brown leather strap
The 1979-1989 edition
The 1980s-inspired timepiece is instantly recognisable for its racing red on the watch face and stitching, strikingly set against black and silver detailing. It’s a classic colour combination for motorsport aficionados.
The 1979-1989 edition with a racing red watch face
The 1989-1999 edition
More traditionally Heuer Monaco in appearance, navy and red dominate the overall des...
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