And it plays on the symmetry of the dial. Equal (in concept), yet different :Įverything else is familiar and the word “Monaco!” immediately comes to mind, even without the logo on the dial to remind you. And since you can only tell the differences from direct comparison, and even though one of the two is not a chrono, observe the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 dial side by side with the Monaco Sixty Nine. Because it immediately reminds you, especially if you’re a fan of car racing, of the badges on GTs. Proof of how such a tiny detail can endow a watch with its own personality, in this case the aura of sports car racing, in one simple stroke. With the writing “Calibre 12” at 6 o’clock in the same vibrant red as the pointers. If you line up the three versions, this version of the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 is a synthesis of the first two: taking the dial from the super classic black version and the red hands from the blue one (a homage to Steve McQueen): As are the seconds hand at 3 o’clock and the chrono minutes hand at 9 o’clock. The signs are unmistakable: central hand of the chronometer, hours and minutes (partially) in red. As for the latter, and without considering the numerous limited editions, there are three versions: blue dial, black dial and the very latest, a watch that we believe exudes the most powerful racing spirit:
We wrote about the former (click here for article) some time ago.
#Tag heuer monaco calibre 12 series
The TAG Heuer Monaco series comes in two collections: one with the Heuer aesthetics, Calibre 11, and a faithful reproduction of the original model dating to 1969, the other a more modern Monaco with chrono push buttons and winding crown located on the right, calibre 12 and TAG Heuer logo. TAG Heuer Monaco, 40 Years of LegendAfter its scene-stealing debut on Steve McQueens wrist in Le Mans, the TAG Heuer Monaco, the square-cased icon of.
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