Demand far exceeds supply - only a handful is known to still exist, all in the hands of well-informed collectors.Įver since, the Monaco's emblematic square-shaped dial has been synonymous with TAG Heuer's innovative aesthetic. Instantly recognizable, often copied, never equaled, the “McQueen Monaco” (Model 1133B) is one of the most highly prized pieces in the international vintage markets. Its unique, uncompromising geometry started a trend toward “shaped” watches. The Monaco became the preferred chronograph of the racing and fashion world - another world first. The Heuer Monaco had just been launched and so impressed McQueen that he insisted on wearing it in the film. But what was ticking inside was even more revolutionary: the famous self-winding Chronomatic “Calibre 11”, the first self-winding automatic chronograph movement with microrotor, so precise it rivals to this day the exacting standards of professional chronometer instruments.įor Le Mans, Steve McQueen’s source of inspiration was his friend, Jo Siffert, the Swiss racecar legend who in 1969 became the first-ever driver sponsored by a watch brand, Heuer. Equally radical was the engineering required to ensure the chronograph’s perfect waterresistance - a world first for a square-shaped timepiece. The provocative look of the timepiece, with its fire-red chronograph hand, metallic blue dial, domed crystal, and big, squared-off case represented a complete break with the conventional codes of watch design aesthetics. Launched simultaneously in Geneva and New York on March 3rd, 1969, the Monaco caught the watchmaking world by storm. The Monaco: Avant-Garde Style and Performance, Squared We care about your watch just as much as you do, and we will work to ensure you the best possible experience.After its scene-stealing debut on Steve McQueen’s wrist in Le Mans, the TAG Heuer Monaco, the square-cased icon of sporting glamour that captured the spirit of an era and changed forever the face of luxury Swiss watchmaking, remains as cool and cutting-edge as ever To help provide extended care to you and your timepiece, a two-year warranty is included with every Tourneau Certified Pre-Owned watch to cover any internal movement defects. We have been selling and maintaining fine watches for over 115 years and are therefore very confident in our restoration process. The restoration process includes expert cleaning and polishing, testing of water pressure and magnetization and the replacement of straps. Any worn or broken parts are replaced using only original manufacture parts to maintain authenticity. Next, each piece is cleaned, lubricated and put back together. Our restoration process begins with a full movement service and overhaul if necessary to inspect each and every piece of the movement. Each watch goes through a careful restoration process conducted by one of our master watchmakers. Our 30+ master watchmakers perform a comprehensive 30-point inspection on every single timepiece that comes through our doors to verify that every watch part is authentic and functions within original factory specifications.Įvery Tourneau Certified Authentic Pre-Owned watch is guaranteed to function within its original factory specifications. To qualify as a Tourneau Certified Pre-Owned, a watch must meet superior standards of quality.
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