The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton Pink

TAG Heuer is synonymous with the racetrack, and Jack Heuer’s legendary motorsport-inspired chronographs haven’t misplaced an iota of recognition. Following quick on the heels of the 1963 Carrera chronograph, in 1969, Heuer produced a bold, square chronograph with a blue dial and a crown on the left facet and named it after the Monaco Grand Prix. Immortalised on Steve McQueen’s wrist within the cult 1971 movie Le Mans, the Monaco has tailored to the brand new supplies and applied sciences of the watch panorama over the previous fifty-five years. The newest Monaco has loved a pit cease in Las Vegas because it reveals its engine with a skeletonised dial and shiny pink accents impressed by the neon lights of the Strip.

To present you an thought of the ever-increasing attract of TAG Heuer’s sq. chronograph, the primary of the six Monaco prop watches utilized in Le Mans was bought in 2009 for USD 87,600, a second reference in 2012 for USD 799,500, a 3rd in 2020 for USD 2.2 million (the best worth any Heuer watch has ever reached at public sale) and a fourth mannequin is because of be auctioned in 2024 by Sotheby’s. Reinforcing TAG Heuer’s presence in Components 1, we lately lined LVMH’s 10-year deal as Global Partner of F1, a partnership that ought to bear fruits for TAG Heuer and safe its place as an official timekeeper.

Over its lengthy lifespan, the Monaco has sported closed dials, with exceptions just like the distinctive piece in carbon made for Only Watch 2021. In 2023, we lined the primary non-limited Monaco Skeleton Chronograph with a extra modern skeletonised dial, adopted by the Monaco Skeleton Dark Blue launched earlier this yr.

The brand new Monaco Skeleton races in with a 39mm black sandblasted DLC-coated titanium case with a thickness of 15.2mm, a lug-to-lug of 47.4mm and a 100m depth ranking. Glossy and stealthy, the light-weight titanium ensures consolation on the wrist, and the matte black case shrinks the size visually. Traditional options just like the bevelled sapphire crystal over the dial and the elongated chronograph pushers on the fitting are retained.

Enjoying with shapes, the black sq. base of the dial hosts a round minute observe with white markings and daring indices that attain the confines of the dial. Among the many extra radical options of the mannequin are the outstanding black elongated indices that double as bridges for the sub-dials, date arrow and applique logos.

Standing out towards the black background, the indices are highlighted with shiny pink luminescent materials that emits a lightweight blue glow at midnight. Though they’re white in daylight, the black gold-plated and faceted hour and minutes arms are additionally handled with gentle blue emission SLN. Positioned horizontally, the 2 squared counters – 30-minute totaliser at 3 and 12-hour totaliser at 9 o’clock – are held in place by the elongated pink indices flanking them.

The outer observe of the squared sub-dials is picked out in a shiny pink opalin and indicated by pink lacquered arms, matching the color of the central chronograph seconds hand. The numerals contained in the sub-dials are organized in a linear, not round vogue, emphasising the squareness of Monaco. The bar uniting the indices at 5 and seven o’clock includes a small pink arrow pointing to the date on the backside of the dial. An analogous construction at midday hosts the title of the watch and the TAG Heuer defend brand. The small seconds are indicated by a black hand above the pink date arrow that’s admittedly tough to see.

Maybe probably the most outstanding part of the motion that may be appreciated on the dial is the skeletonised date wheel. The window on the caseback reveals a black openworked rotor with pink inscriptions, a bridge with Geneva stripes and, extra to the purpose, the column-wheel mechanism of the chronograph motion picked out in shiny pink. Powered by the built-in automated calibre Heuer 02, this motion operates at 4Hz and delivers a strong 80-hour energy reserve.

The strap is a mix of embossed black calfskin leather-based and rubber with a black DLC-coated titanium folding clasp with push buttons. The watch is now out there and retails for CHF 11,000.

Extra info at TAGHeuer.com.