Steve McQueen, one of the most charismatic actors of the time, decided to wear it while shooting the film Le Mans, which came out in 1971. On the star’s wrist the TAG Heuer Monaco rapidly gained iconic status and joined the pantheon of legendary sports watches. Over the years TAG Heuer has continued to bring out new versions - replica TAG Heuer Monaco.
The timepiece would see its case size reduced, its sharpest angles reworked, the original plexiglas crystal replaced by sapphire, its movement updated and the historic Calibre 11 replaced. Through these variants the Monaco has nevertheless remained faithful to the original 1969 model, continuing to exude a passion for motor racing and TAG Heuer’s avant-garde spirit.
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