The TAG Heuer Monaco Caliber II “Steve McQueen” was released October 2015 and is based on the 1969 original, the first square-cased watch with a water-resistant chronograph.
The watch has a long history stretching all the way back to 1969 when the Heuer Monaco 1133B was first launched. At the time, the watch represented a complete break from the aesthetic codes of traditional watchmaking, with a large case, metallic blue dial, red minute hand and the crown positioned on the left.
With its track debut in 1970, the watch was seen on the silver screen the following year. Steve McQueen insisted on wearing the model during filming for “Le Mans” in 1971. Instantly recognizable and often copied, the 1133B is coveted by collectors at auction and elsewhere.
Taking a look at the 2015 model, one of the highlights is the Heuer logo-emblazoned clasp, which adds to the vintage look of the timepiece. The caseback reveals the automatic chronograph movement that features a 40-hour power reserve. The strap’s design is based on racing gloves and thins out toward the ends.
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