Category: tag heuer

TAG Heuer with a Very Cool “France Edition” of the Monaco Calibre 11

What we have here is nothing especially new or highly innovative… However, it certainly is one very cool edition of one of the most iconic racing chronographs ever: the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 – you know, the watch worn by the “King of Cool”, Steve McQueen, in movie Le Mans. Made especially for the French market (without a single reference to France in its design), very limited in production, and with a dial that recalls a certain “Dark Lord”, here is the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 France Edition.

7 years ago

TAG Heuer Launches Heuer Globetrotter Exhibition: 10 Cities, 400 Watches (Including the Main Watches to be Displayed)

Ever since Jean-Claude Biver took over as the CEO at the end of 2014, it seems TAG Heuer has a new lease on life. From the vintage re-issue Heuer Autavia, to its sponsorship of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, the avant-garde watch manufacturer continues to find new ways to stay in the spotlight. This trend looks set to continue with the unveiling of the brand’s latest initiative, the Heuer Globetrotter, which officially kicks off on the 16th of September, possibly in a city near you.

7 years ago

Introducing – TAG Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Vestappen 2017 Limited Edition

Before you burn me on the stakes, yes, I am well aware this is a quartz watch and we very rarely cover these. This time I am being chauvinistic and taking a break from our self-implied guidelines to bring you a watch for the simple reason it is linked to a young Dutch hero to many of my fellow countrymen, and a rising Formula 1 star; Max Verstappen. Launched in Amsterdam just days ago, here is our hands-on report of the new Tag Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Verstappen Limited Edition.

7 years ago

Introducing – TAG Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Verstappen 2017 Limited Edition

Before you burn me on the stakes, yes, I am well aware this is a quartz watch and we very rarely cover these. This time I am being chauvinistic and taking a break from our self-implied guidelines to bring you a watch for the simple reason it is linked to a young Dutch hero to many of my fellow countrymen, and a rising Formula 1 star; Max Verstappen. Launched in Amsterdam just days ago, here is our hands-on report of the new Tag Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Verstappen Limited Edition.

7 years ago

5 Of The Coolest Vintage-Inspired Watches for This Summer

Vintage is one of the biggest trends these days… Really, what a piece of news! We all know that brands have been widely surfing on the vintage / heritage / reissue trend, and for now over 10 years. However, in the middle of the dozens of vintage-inspired watches launched every year, there are some good ones and the one you really need to consider. Here are 5 of the coolest vintage-inspired watches of 2017, to look good this summer.

8 years ago

Visiting The Red Bull Racing Factory and the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Red Bull Racing Special Edition (Photos, Specs and Price)

For as long as I can remember, watch brands, and a few in particular, have been involved in Formula 1 motor sport. This is not surprising of course, in the fast-paced world of Formula 1, timing is everything. In recent times, one relationship has proven particularly fruitful: Red Bull Racing and Tag Heuer. Last month we were invited to visit the Red Bull Racing factory in Milton Keynes, UK to see first-hand how a Formula 1 team operates and learn just how important its timing partner can really be.

8 years ago

LIVE FROM MONACO – TAG Heuer unveils Carrera Heuer01 SENNA 2017 edition in tribute to the legendary Brazilian driver (live pics, specs and pricing)

TAG Heuer celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna first win at the Monaco Grand Prix releasing three special editions watches in tribute to the legendary Brazilian driver. In his brilliant, too-brief career, Ayrton Senna roared to three world championships, 41 victories and 65 pole positions and he is regarded as one of the best -if not the best ever- drivers in F1! The watches were unveiled this week-end in Monaco in presence of Bianca Senna, the champion’s niece.

8 years ago

The 10 Stories You Enjoyed Most During Baselworld 2017

Baselworld 2017 is over. Thus, we, at the redaction, have to come with our Top 10 watches of the show. You’ve already seen Xavier Markl’s picks and Frank Geelen’s top 10 watches, combined with a quite critical take on the fair. And don’t worry, my best of the show will come later this week. But what about you, readers? What are the 10 watches you enjoyed most during Baselworld 2017? The deal is simple: what were the 10 most read articles from the 22nd of March till the 30th of March 2017. And the result is not that surprising…

8 years ago

Baselworld 2017 – The Final Version of the TAG Heuer Autavia 2017 (Plus an Unexpected Panda “Jack Heuer” Special Edition)

This is it, the big one for TAG Heuer this year, the commercial version of that highly awaited Autavia 2017 Reedition. Most probably, you already heard about this watch, and we, at Monochrome-Watches, covered it when we saw the prototype and its movement. But now, that’s the one you’ll find tomorrow (literally) in stores. Here is the the Final Version of the TAG Heuer Autavia 2017 – plus an unexpected Panda “Jack Heuer” Special Edition.

8 years ago