Made in 1969, the Tag Heuer Monaco has distinguished itself from its competitors by its unique shape. This out of the norm look has intrigued more than one, and become the favourite watch of Steve McQueen. The actor has insisted on wearing this model during the set of Le Mans, which has since titles the Tag Heuer Monaco an iconic watch.
2020 was supposed to be an exceptional 12th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, and for the occasion, the race has partnered up with Tag Heuer to create a model for the event. Although the competition was cancelled due to the worldwide epidemic, the watch was still released.
The Tag Heuer Grand Monaco Historique is a limited edition watch made in one thousand exemplars. Hence the case back is engraved with the writing "One of 1000". With the Calibre Heuer 02, the watch is made out of 168 components and has a power reserve of 80 hours. As of the design, the watch kept its essence and has implemented some details to make it out of the common. First, this new red and steel dial has never have been seen before and evokes the flag of the principality. Between the 1 and 2 hour marker, you can find an engraving of a sportscar that reminds us of the event. At last, the brand decided to build the crown on the third-hour indicator as opposed to the nine-hour index of the original models.
Despite the cancellation of the event and the sadness it has brought with it, Tag Heuer decided to release its watch to allow the races fans to put a smile on their face.
