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As TAG Heuer takes the lead as the Title Partner of the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, the brand, deeply rooted in motorsport heritage, celebrates the occasion with the launch of three new Monaco timepieces: the Monaco Chronograph x Gulf, the Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch, and the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph.
Monaco Chronograph x Gulf
Limited to 971 pieces, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf pays tribute to the brand’s iconic partnership with Gulf Oil and the legendary 1971 film Le Mans, where Steve McQueen famously wore the Monaco on screen.
Referencing the original 1969 Monaco, this edition features a 39mm square case crafted from sandblasted grade 2 titanium with a water resistance of 100 metres. The silver-grained dial is adorned with vertical Gulf racing stripes in bold orange and blue, echoing McQueen’s Porsche 917K and his racing suit. It features the vintage Heuer logo and a date window at 6 o’clock.
The watch is powered by the automatic Calibre 11 movement, notable for its left-hand crown design. It delivers a 40-hour power reserve. A highlight of this model is the white Nomex strap, made from flame-resistant material produced by Hinchman, the same manufacturer behind the original racing suits featured in the film. An additional blue perforated calfskin strap is also included.
Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch
Inspired by Heuer’s 1960s and ’70s stopwatches, the Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch pays homage to motorsport timing with a bold and modern reinterpretation. Limited to 970 pieces, it features a 39mm sandblasted black DLC-coated titanium case with 100m water resistance.
The black opaline dial, set against a silver backdrop—a first for the Monaco line—mirrors the aesthetic of vintage Heuer timekeeping instruments. A vivid red minute track and red-lacquered central chronograph hand enhance its stopwatch-inspired appeal. The blackened hour indexes and facetted hands are filled with blue Super-LumiNova® for legibility. Two chronograph counters sit at 3 and 9 o’clock, with a date window at 6 o’clock.
It houses the Calibre 11 movement (Sellita-based), retaining the original’s iconic left-side crown and offering an extended 80-hour power reserve. The black perforated calfskin strap draws inspiration from vintage Grand Prix racing gloves, and the timepiece is delivered with special packaging and a custom travel pouch.
Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph
Pushing the boundaries of material innovation and engineering, TAG Heuer introduces the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph—its first watch crafted from TH-Titanium, a proprietary lightweight alloy developed over four years by the TAG Heuer Institute. This aerospace-grade material undergoes a thermal treatment to achieve a visually dynamic, textured finish.
The 41mm case surrounds a skeletonised dial with black opaline chronograph counters and lime green accents. Inside beats the TH81-00 movement, a split-seconds (rattrapante) chronograph developed in collaboration with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. Weighing only 30 grams, this calibre features a floating skeletonised rotor, a visible column wheel, and decorative details like hand-painted racing stripes and a checkered-flag motif.
What we think -
The Monaco releases at the Monaco Grand Prix is something the whole world looks forward to and keeping with tradition TAG Heuer didn’t disappoint one bit. Color wise the crowd favorite is the white dial Gulf edition, but the black cases stopwatch version is no less in appeal. Overall decent showing for the Monaco this year.
As TAG Heuer takes the lead as the Title Partner of the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, the brand, deeply rooted in motorsport heritage, celebrates the occasion with the launch of three new Monaco timepieces: the Monaco Chronograph x Gulf, the Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch, and the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph.
Monaco Chronograph x Gulf
Limited to 971 pieces, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf pays tribute to the brand’s iconic partnership with Gulf Oil and the legendary 1971 film Le Mans, where Steve McQueen famously wore the Monaco on screen.
Referencing the original 1969 Monaco, this edition features a 39mm square case crafted from sandblasted grade 2 titanium with a water resistance of 100 metres. The silver-grained dial is adorned with vertical Gulf racing stripes in bold orange and blue, echoing McQueen’s Porsche 917K and his racing suit. It features the vintage Heuer logo and a date window at 6 o’clock.
The watch is powered by the automatic Calibre 11 movement, notable for its left-hand crown design. It delivers a 40-hour power reserve. A highlight of this model is the white Nomex strap, made from flame-resistant material produced by Hinchman, the same manufacturer behind the original racing suits featured in the film. An additional blue perforated calfskin strap is also included.
Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch
Inspired by Heuer’s 1960s and ’70s stopwatches, the Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch pays homage to motorsport timing with a bold and modern reinterpretation. Limited to 970 pieces, it features a 39mm sandblasted black DLC-coated titanium case with 100m water resistance.
The black opaline dial, set against a silver backdrop—a first for the Monaco line—mirrors the aesthetic of vintage Heuer timekeeping instruments. A vivid red minute track and red-lacquered central chronograph hand enhance its stopwatch-inspired appeal. The blackened hour indexes and facetted hands are filled with blue Super-LumiNova® for legibility. Two chronograph counters sit at 3 and 9 o’clock, with a date window at 6 o’clock.
It houses the Calibre 11 movement (Sellita-based), retaining the original’s iconic left-side crown and offering an extended 80-hour power reserve. The black perforated calfskin strap draws inspiration from vintage Grand Prix racing gloves, and the timepiece is delivered with special packaging and a custom travel pouch.
Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph
Pushing the boundaries of material innovation and engineering, TAG Heuer introduces the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph—its first watch crafted from TH-Titanium, a proprietary lightweight alloy developed over four years by the TAG Heuer Institute. This aerospace-grade material undergoes a thermal treatment to achieve a visually dynamic, textured finish.
The 41mm case surrounds a skeletonised dial with black opaline chronograph counters and lime green accents. Inside beats the TH81-00 movement, a split-seconds (rattrapante) chronograph developed in collaboration with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. Weighing only 30 grams, this calibre features a floating skeletonised rotor, a visible column wheel, and decorative details like hand-painted racing stripes and a checkered-flag motif.
What we think -
The Monaco releases at the Monaco Grand Prix is something the whole world looks forward to and keeping with tradition TAG Heuer didn’t disappoint one bit. Color wise the crowd favorite is the white dial Gulf edition, but the black cases stopwatch version is no less in appeal. Overall decent showing for the Monaco this year.
