These ties were cast in the beginning of the 1960s with the launch of the equally legendary Carrera designed by Jack Heuer, and the relationship extends to the present day. This movie underscored the close ties of the Swiss luxury watch brand to the world of motor sport. At the same time, it puts the watch on McQueen’s wrist in focus: the Monaco Chronomatic Calibre 11 by Heuer. The noise of roaring engines and the smell of burnt rubber are in the air, rev the motor and the merciless race begins: The legendary film “Le Mans” made in 1971 with Steve McQueen in the lead role lets you experience the thrill and dangers of the emerging sport in spectacularly cut scenes. This is especially true of the unmistakable “McQueen Monaco,” which has been imitated countless times.
One of the most popular is TAG Heuer’s Monaco, which was first introduced nearly 50 years ago and is highly sought after by collectors. That’s why there are countless watch models that have emerged from this symbiosis. Precision and performance in every second – these ideals play an equally important role in the world of Formula 1 and timekeeping.
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