![]() If Heuer was racing to anything with the Monaco, it was to define itself and stand out with its new automatic movement, the most coveted of which come on early pieces with Chronomatic on the dial. In their coverage of the 50th anniversary of the Heuer Monaco Calibre 11, Hodinkee noted Jack Heuer’s intent to use a “revolutionary square case” as the “perfect housing for our avant-garde ‘Monaco’ wristwatch.” And with that, it’s easy to imagine how racing-inspired badging and design iconoclasm become bedfellows. One couldn’t wear it now, with fantasies of F1 if one wanted too, but we are given the chance to approach the Monaco with wiser eyes. Some have outrightly called the Heuer Monaco awkward and ugly and while I can understand the sentiment, disagree with such myopy because it judges based on prescription and, as I’ll suggest, the Monaco is far more philosophical than its marketed placement in the Grand Prix-me wish fulfillment of potential wearers. ![]() Neither is it sensible for water resistance, which it boasted at its release, nor is it sleek, dynamic, or compact, betraying its Formula 1 namesake which is the tightest and most demanding course in terms of track-line tolerances, then or since. If we look more objectively at what this object is, a square, containing a round, time-telling scale we might think “That’s curious.” Does such design offer functionality? In fact, it is extraneous and counterintuitive. But, if my ownership of a Heuer Monaco has taught me anything, it’s less about cars and manliness and more a reminder about my relationship with time and what I do with it. That along with racing-livery hues and uber-masculine presences (aka McQueen), there could be no higher form of motor-inspired art piece that could adorn one’s wrist. Our tree counter can be seen at the bottom of the page or you can read more about our sustainability impact on our Ecologi Profile page.Heuer fans, accustomed to an aesthetic patterning the golden era of racing-informed chronographs and exemplified by the Carrera and the Autavia, have long been indoctrinated to believe the Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 was another iteration of this design philosophy. We are experts in buying, selling and trading pre-owned luxury watches and our many 5-star Trust Pilot reviews are testament to our customer satisfaction.įor every watch purchased, we commit to planting 25 trees through Ecologi. Just tested by Rolex & Omega certified watch specialists Michlmayr & Co and this Heuer Monaco is running within COSC spec. This Heuer Monaco is supplied with then balance of the TAG / Heuer warranty. This is possibly something to do with the fact that Steve McQueen wore one in the movie Le Mans, and possibly because they’re both bold and beautiful. Whenever watch fans are asked about all time classic watches, along with Submariners, Daytonas and Tanks, comes the Heuer Monaco. ![]() Particularly those who appreciate ‘The King Of Cool’, Steve McQueen. The Heuer Monaco is without doubt one of the most important watches ever made and a classic for Motor Racing fans the world over. The original Heuer strap and deployment clasp have never been used and it’s a proper Full Set, it comes with inner and outer boxes, the original papers and instruction booklet and the Steve McQueen leaflet as well as the original serial numbered tag. Everything is exactly as it was when it left the factory. This watch is in completely unworn condition as it was bought from a UK AD in 2021 as a gift and not touched since. ![]() The dial is the right colour, the winding crown is on the same side as the originals and it’s the actual Steve McQueen limited edition. This Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 is the best of the recent reissues. ![]()
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