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The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue, a classic design with a modern palette
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The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue, a classic design with a modern palette
Influenced by the classic 1969 Monaco
In fact, the latest Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue remains true to the original design, not only in its square case but also by preserving the original crown layout. Upon closer examination, you’ll observe an unusual empty space between the pushers due to the left-side placement of the crown, deviating from the conventional right-side arrangement. This further adds to the inherent quirks of the Monaco.
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue
A modern-ish palette for the dial
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue
Modular movement
While Tag Heuer introduced an in-house chronograph movement with high specs a few years back, the configuration of that movement is conventional, with both pushers and crowns located on the right-hand side.
Therefore, for the Monaco watch with the crown on the left, the brand had to explore other options. For the latest model, they opted for a Selitta SW300-1 base and topped it with a chronograph module from Dubois-Depraz, allowing for easy configuration of the crown and pusher locations. The upside of this choice is the watch’s quirky layout, but the downside is that it features a basic modular chronograph movement, which is less appealing than the brand’s integrated chronograph movement, Heuer 02.
TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue
Our verdict on the latest TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue is a nice watch overall, but there are a couple of minor details that might be worth considering. Firstly, the price of USD 9,200 might appear a bit high, particularly when compared to other watches from the brand with similar movements or in-house movements. While the titanium case and limited edition status do justify the price to some extent, some may find it slightly on the expensive side, unless, of course, they are dedicated fans who prioritise the overall quality of the package over the price.
Tag Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue Ref. CAW218C.FC6548 specs and price
Movement: Calibre 11; automatic; 40 hours power reserve
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, and chronograph
Case: 39 x 14.35 mm; titanium; water resistant to 100 m
Strap: Blue perforated calfskin strap with titanium folding clasp
Availability: Starting July 2023
Limited edition: 1,000 pieces
Price: USD 9,200
