Monaco

Introducing at Watches & Wonders 2022: TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition

Precision and performance in every second – these ideals play an equally important role in the world of Formula 1 and timekeeping. That’s why there are many watches that have come out of this liason. Combining unmistakable looks with convincing features, often borrowed from the auto world, they rank among the most popular timepieces. One...

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Apr 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Boasting Cutting Edge Technology, G-SHOCK Introduces Its Latest MT-G

G-SHOCK’s premium MT-G collection of timepieces has long been found at the crossroads of bold style and cutting edge technology, and with the new MTGB3000BD1A that trend only continues. Found as part of the larger MTGB3000 series, the watch is constructed of stainless steel, fine resin, and carbon, and features a renewed Dual Core Guard Structure...

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May 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Made in Monaco: Testing the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre Heuer 02

The brand-new TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre Heuer 02 is the first true manufacture chronograph in this legendary watch collection. Is it the best of all time?

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Feb 11, 2022 by Jens Koch

NEWS

Into the New Millennia: TAG Heuer Monaco 1999-2009 Limited Edition

For the fourth time this year, TAG Heuer is releasing a limited-edition model in the commemorative quintet series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Monaco series. This latest model is inspired by the period between 1999 and 2009, and comes on the heels of the 1989-1999, 1979-1989, and 1969-1979 models, each released earlier in summer...

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Oct 2, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Where Professionalism Meets Technology, ProTek Sees Its Debut

Crafted with first responders in mind, American watchmaker ProTek launches this month with the debut of their initial collection, the Series 1000. The new brand joins the Time Concepts family of brands, and is helmed by industry veteran Barry Cohen, founder of Luminox. After founding Luminox in 1989, Cohen differentiated the brand as an industry...

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May 10, 2022 by WatchTime

NEWS:

Roll Out the Red Carpet: TAG Heuer Launches the Second Monaco 50th-Anniversary Limited Edition

Following the release of the first of five limited-edition Monaco watches intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic square-shaped TAG Heuer model at the Monaco Grand Prix in May, the LVMH-owned brand announced the second watch in the commemorative series late last week. The new TAG Heuer Monaco 1979-1989 Limited Edition was introduced...

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Jun 17, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Talking with Jean-Claude Biver and George Bamford

One of the more under-the-radar stories from Baselworld 2018 was the official debut of the TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford. Since 2004, watch mod-authority George Bamford has worked on the outskirts of the watch industry. His creations have ranged from blacked-out Rolex Daytonas to Rolex Yacht-Masters with pop culture icons such as Popeye on the dial....

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Jun 30, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931

Since we discussed TAG Heuer's vintage tribute piece to the original Monaco last week, I thought it would be fitting to revisit another series that includes a direct historical homage piece. This week, it’s the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 (Ref. 2788570), released a few years ago to an almost overwhelmingly positive reception.

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Feb 5, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11

TAG Heuer has garnered attention from vintage-watch aficionados by producing an array of historical re-creations. Among these is the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, a revival of the classic timepiece worn by Steve McQueen. We compare the modern version to its historical predecessor.

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Jan 29, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

CLOSE-UP:

Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Limited-Edition Chronographs

Since 2002, Chopard has been the partner and official timekeeper of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, a biennial competition featuring classic race cars from the pre-War period through the 1970s on the world-famous Monte Carlo circuit, along the same route as the Formula 1 Grand Prix. For this year’s race, which starts tomorrow, the...

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May 13, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Driving Since 1969: The TAG Heuer Monaco

As we usher in a new year, we reflect on how much difference a year (or several) can make when comparing one watch to its predecessors. This week, WatchTime looks back on three iconic watches that demonstrates how a classic timepiece changes over time.Today, we wrap up with the TAG Heuer Monaco.

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Jan 1, 2016 by Alexander Krupp

Comparison Test: TAG Heuer Monaco vs. Breitling Chrono-Matic

In this Watchtime test feature our writers pit modern versions of two iconic 1970s chronographs — the TAG Heuer Monaco and the Breitling Chono-Matic — against each other in a challenge of retro sports watches.

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Nov 4, 2015 by Jens Koch

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy, Part 8: Zenith El Primero

In this week’s edition of Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy (you can check out part 7 here), we come to a watch with possibly one of the best and most widely used luxury movements to date: the Zenith El Primero. With production of the watch beginning in 1969, after seven years of research and...

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Oct 4, 2015 by Caleb Anderson

Carl F. Bucherer Offers Unique Manero ChronoPerpetual for Only Watch 2015

In November, after the culmination of a global preview tour, the Only Watch auction for the benefit of the Monaco Association Against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM) will take place in Geneva. A total of 44 one-off timepieces will be auctioned off to support this important cause. (Click here to see some of the Only Watch participants...

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Sep 3, 2015 by Jason Pitsch

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy Part 3: TAG Heuer Monaco

When you think of TAG Heuer, what do you think of? Racecar drivers? That funky red-and-green logo? Sports watches? Possibly all of these things cross your mind, but for many of us it’s all about the 1969 Heuer Monaco, and the man who, coincidentally, made the watch famous: Steve McQueen. The TAG Heuer (formerly just...

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Aug 30, 2015 by Caleb Anderson

Hamilton Pan Europ H-30

We showcase the Hamilton Pan Europ H-30; this watch debuted recently with a modern-day movement boasting an 80-hour power reserve.

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Jul 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo