This year, TAG Heuer pays tribute to its illustrious racing heritage with three new iterations of the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph that draw directly from the original Heuer Monaco Ref 1133B. The most obvious cue is the left-hand crown echoing the hallmark of 1133. The dial layout, too, is a nod to the past with date at 6 o’clock, and two square registers at 3 and 9 o’clock. But in place of the 30-minute and 12-hour subdials in the original, here the 30-minute chronograph counter sits at 3 o’clock and small seconds is told off the indicator at 9 o’clock.

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph

The recognize dial layout with the date at 6 o’clock, and two square registers at 3 and 9 o’clock

Instead of stainless steel as in the original, the 2026 references have a material advantage with their Grade 5 titanium upgrade, which means they wear lighter on the wrist. In place of the straight square lugs of its predecessors, here the lugs are tapered for a more ergonomic fit and the straps are integrated higher in the caseband. While the iconic square case is retained, its edges are sharpened and more angular, but with gently curved sides for a more contemporary aesthetics. The bezel is a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, and is also closer to a true square in shape, not rectangular, paired with a sloping case top. The sapphire crystal, too, is lower and closer to a square in shape. The caseback, meanwhile, echoes the original design, with gently curved edges that draw towards the circle in the center, only here, the sapphire glass display proudly showcases the new movement inside, whereas the original 1133 had a closed back.

The Grade 5 titanium upgrade case and the lugs are tapered for a more ergonomic fit

Grade 5 titanium folding clasp

The Calibre TH20-11 that powers the new models references the original Calibre 11 with its configuration, hence the “11” in its name. It is, of course, based on the Calibre TH20-00 that was launched in 2023, and which is itself an evolution of TAG Heuer’s in-house chronograph movement, the Calibre Heuer 02. While the core movement architecture stays the same, the TH20-00 introduced a bi-directional winding rotor, thus improving winding efficiency. Its oscillating weight is sculpted in the form of the TAG Heuer shield, visible via the sapphire caseback. As with the Heuer 02, both the TH20-00 and the TH20-11 beat at 4Hz with a lengthy 80-hour power reserve, which means their watches will run over the weekend uninterrupted. But the latter two offer more than double the warranty, from two years to five years, an incredible improvement and statement of its durability.

Calibre TH20-11 can be view through the caseback

Three colorways are offered for the 2026 novelties — British Racing Green, two-tone black and rose gold, and, last but not least, signature TAG Heuer Monaco Blue, a nod to the OG. Together, they demonstrate how the TAG Heuer Monaco continues to honor its historic design while quietly advancing the mechanics beneath the dial.

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph in three colorways

TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph

Tech Specs: TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph

References CDW2150.FC8360 (black opaline); CDW2180.FC8360 (green sunray); CDW2181.FC8360 (blue opaline) Movement Self-winding Calibre TH20-11; 80-hour power reserve
Functions Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph and date
Case 39mm; Grade 5 titanium, with 18K 5N rose gold accents (black-dial model); water resistant to 100m
Dial Black opaline, sunray-brushed green or blue opaline; rose-gold-plated or rhodium-plated applied indexes with Super-LumiNova plots
Strap Black perforated calfskin; Grade 5 titanium folding clasp
Price CHF 8,800 in full titanium; CHF 12,300 in titanium with rose gold accents