The base plate, for instance, has been opened to reveal part of the barrel as well as the lower pivot of the balance wheel, while the date disc has been skeletonised.
The dial has been open-worked to reveal the movement below, itself open-worked to show off more of the mechanics.
The Monaco Skeleton Dial gets its name from, well, a skeleton dial. That feels like a bit too much for the open-worked dial, which admittedly required substantial reworking of the movement. The only caveat is the price, which at about US$11,000 makes this a third more expensive than a Monaco with the same movement and case but a conventional dial. Despite the seemingly opposite characteristics, everything works well together, although the look is certainly more appealing in the all-black iteration than its siblings. The new Monaco itself manages to look very much like a Monaco while still being very different. This is a good thing, because it allows the brand to move away from being reliant on the vintage-esque sports watches that are all too common in this price segment. Just like the recent Monza Flyback and Carrera “Glassbox”, the Monaco Skeleton Dial continues TAG Heuer’s pivot towards contemporary designs that its chief executive Frederic Arnault has indicated is the way forward. Though the watch retains the trademark Monaco case and even many elements of the dial, it has no practically no dial, most of which has been removed to reveal the movement below. While past editions for the Monaco Grand Prix leaned towards vintage in terms of style, the Monaco Skeleton Dial is almost entirely modern. To highlight its chic-and-sporty style even more so, this Monaco Titan Special Edition is worn on a black alligator strap attached by a folding clasp stamped with the Heuer logo.Share Facebook Linkedin Twitter Weibo InstagramĪs has become tradition, TAG Heuer is launching a new Monaco chronograph to mark the annual Formula 1 race in the principality of the same name. The sapphire-crystal caseback invites to admire the oscillating weight. This selfwinding movement delivers autonomy of 40 hours to the timepiece. Time measurement, the date set at 6 o’clock and the rotations of the hour and minute hands coated with luminescent material are powered by the up-to-the-minute version of the Caliber 11. Like the original model from 1969, the crown features at 9 o’clock whilst the two elongated pushers reign at 2 and 4 o’clock.
It is nonetheless brightened by the central direct-drive and oversized index at 12 o’clock, both adorned in red. And, with its silvered dial decorated with horizontal indexes and black counters, the scenography is virtually monochrome. Although this watch boasts all the particular attributes of the brand’s iconic chronograph, it stands out however through the material used for its 39 mm-diameter case which is crafted in sturdy yet lightweight grade 5 titanium.
#Tag heuer monaco titan limited edition series#
For the 2021 vintage where Max Verstappen triumphed, TAG Heuer as such issued a 500-piece limited series of its Monaco Titan Special Edition. Each edition of the race offers this legendary event’s official timekeeper the opportunity to unveil a special model. The Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco is a must-not-miss even for all fans of motor racing. IN POLE POSITION For lovers of motor sports and collectors, this variation boasts the DNA of champions and keeps the spirit of one of the world ’ s most prestigious races alive.
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