TAG Heuer unveiled three new Monaco models to coincide with the recent Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, held during May 23rd – 25th. They include the Monaco Chronograph x Gulf, Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch, and Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph.
McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.
Key Features
Monaco Chronograph x Gulf
“The Gulf livery is one of the most instantly recognisable visual identities in motorsport. Its light blue and bright orange combination became a fixture in endurance racing during the late 1960s and ‘70s. Drivers like Jo Siffert, whose friendship with TAG Heuer laid the foundation for the brand’s presence in racing, helped shape Gulf’s place in motorsport lore.”
Functions
Central hours and minutes. Small seconds on subdial at 3 o’clock.
Chronograph functions. Central chronograph hand. 30-minute counter on subdial at 9 o’clock.
Angled date at 6 o’clock.
Dial
Silver fine grained dial with Gulf livery blue and orange stripes. Both subdials are black opaline. Applied hour-markers are rhodium-plated and polished.
Hour and minute hands are rhodium-plated, faceted, and coated with blue Super-LumiNova. Central chronograph hand is coated with orange lacquer. The hands on both the subdials are rhodium-plated.
All text is printed on the dial.
Case is made from sandblasted and fine-brushed grade-2 titanium. Crown at 9 o’clock, and shaped push-buttons at 2 and 4 o’clock are made from sandblasted grade-2 titanium.
Diameter: 39 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.
Dial side features a bevelled and domed sapphire crystal. Caseback features a sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 100 metres.
Watch comes with a white textile strap with orange stitching fitted to a sandblasted grade-2 titanium folding clasp with double safety push-buttons. An additional blue perforated grained calfskin leather strap with orange stitching is provided.
Powered by Calibre 11, an automatic chronograph movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph functions, and date.
Frequency: 28,800 vph or 4 Hz. Power reserve: 40 hours.
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 9,300. Reference: CAW218G.EB0393. Limited edition of 971 pieces.
Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch
“The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch channels the design codes and clarity of these vintage Heuer stopwatches. The use of black, white, and red, the original Heuer colour palette, acts as a direct link to the timing instruments that once defined motorsport precision, for a new timepiece true to Jack Heuer’s philosophy of functional design.”
Functions
Central hours and minutes. Small seconds on subdial at 3 o’clock.
Chronograph functions. Central chronograph hand. 30-minute counter on subdial at 9 o’clock.
Angled date at 6 o’clock.
Dial
Black and silver opaline dial. Both subdials are black opaline. Applied hour-markers are black-gold polished. The hour-marker at 12 o’clock is coated with red lacquer.
Hour and minute hands are black-gold polished, faceted, and coated with blue Super-LumiNova. Central chronograph hand is coated with red lacquer. The hands on both the subdials are white.
All text is printed on the dial.
Case and Straps
Case is made from sandblasted and black DLC coated grade-2 titanium. Crown at 9 o’clock, and shaped push-buttons at 2 and 4 o’clock are made from sandblasted and black DLC coated grade-2 titanium.
Diameter: 39 mm. Thickness: 15 mm.
Dial side features a bevelled and domed sapphire crystal. Caseback features a sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 100 metres.
Watch comes with a black perforated calfskin leather strap fitted to a sandblasted and black DLC coated grade-2 titanium folding clasp with double safety push-buttons.
Movement
Powered by Calibre 11, an automatic chronograph movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph functions, and date.
Frequency: 28,800 vph or 4 Hz. Power reserve: 40 hours.
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 9,600. Reference: CAW218F.FC6356. Limited edition of 970 pieces.
Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph
“Exceptional in every detail, the Tag Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph blends innovation and traditional craftsmanship inspired by the precision and speed of motor racing. Featuring a texturised TH-Titanium case, this timepiece stands as a testament to the Swiss Maison’s innovative DNA.”
Functions
Central hours and minutes. Small seconds on open subdial at 6 o’clock.
Chronograph and split-seconds functions. 30-minute counter on subdial at 3 o’clock. 12-hour counter on subdial at 9 o’clock. Central chronograph hand. Central split-seconds hand.
Dial
Dial is made from sapphire with white and lime markings. Subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock are black opaline. Seconds indicator ring at 6 o’clock is rhodium-plated, brushed, and sandblasted. 12 applied block hour-markers on inner circular dial are coated with white Super-LumiNova. The two bridges are made from grade-5 titanium, polished black DLC coated and fine-brushed.
Black-gold skeletonised hour and minute hands are coated with white Super-LumiNova and feature white lacquered tips. Central chronograph hand is coated with white laquer. Split-seconds, 30-minute counter, and 12-hour counter hands are all coated with lime lacquer. Small seconds hand at 6 o’clock is rhodium-plated.
Brand’s logo at 12 o’clock is applied on the dial. Rest of the text is printed on the dial.
Case
Case is made from sandblasted TH-Titanium at the TAG Heuer Lab. Each individual watch features a unique pattern. The fixed bezel is made from polished sapphire. The crown at 3 o’clock, shaped chronograph push-buttons at 2 and 4 o’clock, and shaped split-seconds push-button with a lime lacquered titanium tube at 9 o’clock are all made from polished and fine-brushed grade-5 titanium. The shaped split-seconds push-button protectors at 8 and 10 o’clock are made from sandblasted TH-Titanium.
Diameter: 41 mm. Thickness: 15.20 mm.
Dial side features a bevelled and domed sapphire crystal. Caseback is made from polished sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 30 metres.
Watch comes with a black calfskin leather strap with textile embossing and features black and lime hand stitching. It is fitted to a grade-5 titanium butterfly folding clasp with safety push-buttons and fine adjustment, and a TH-Titanium pin buckle.
Movement
Powered by Calibre TH81-00, an automatic split-seconds chronograph movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph functions, and split-seconds function.
Frequency: 36,000 vph or 5 Hz. Jewels: 52. Power reserve: 65 hours (chronograph off). 55 hours (chronograph on).
The movement is made from grade-5 titanium and features hand-finishing such as hand bevelling and a chequered flag pattern. The titanium automatic winding rotor is sandblasted and fine-brushed, and features hand-painted motor racing inspired stripes.
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF): 145,000. Reference: CBW2185.FC8350.
Our Thoughts
As I wrote in my Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025 top picks article, TAG Heuer is enjoying their moment under the horological and motorsports sun. They were appointed the Official Timekeeper for Formula One and recently unveiled their new Designed to Win campaign. These three Monaco models further strengthen TAG Heuer’s link between horology and motorsports. Few watch brands can match their ability to make equally desirable watches at opposite ends of the price spectrum.
For those who desire the iconic Monaco design at an affordable price point, the Gulf or Stopwatch versions are perfect choices. For the experienced collector, who has an affinity for chronographs and split-seconds chronographs, the Monaco Split-Seconds will be a fantastic addition to their collection.
We look forward to TAG Heuer’s upcoming motorsport watches.
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