TAG Heuer - Monaco Skeleton Chronographs

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Monaco Grand Prix in 2023, TAG Heuer presents three new Monaco Skeleton Chronographs. Price from CHF10,500

As a tribute to the legendary Monaco Grand Prix that celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2023, TAG Heuer is launching three new Monaco chronographs that mark the brand’s first use of a skeleton dial in the history of this iconic timepiece.

Two of the new Monaco Skeleton Chronographs - the “Original Blue” and the “Racing Red” - are crafted from Titanium grade 2 while the third one, the “Turquoise”, comes in black DLC Titanium grade 2. All of them have a technical sandblasted finish. 

Each new TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph has a different inspiration. 

The “Original Blue” evokes the first-ever TAG Heuer Monaco blue dial. The blue and red colours are featured on the dial, the blue on the column wheel and the oscillating mass engravings – an overall design paying homage to the TAG Heuer Monaco 1969 and its legacy.

The “Racing Red” nods to the racing DNA of the TAG Heuer Monaco, with the colour red often referencing the racing sparks made on the tracks. The black and silver colour touches are especially noticeable on the dial, along with the red column wheel and red engravings being visible on the oscillating mass, which completes the racing-inspired feel.

The “Turquoise” piece offers an avant-garde take on TAG Heuer’s Monaco design. The turquoise is a nod to Monaco’s coastline and can be seen on the dial, on the column wheel and on the engravings of the oscillating mass.

The Super-LumiNova treatment on the carved indexes and hands of the watch adds a modern touch while also improving legibility in poor light conditions. The date window with the same luminous treatment is a first for the TAG Heuer Monaco.

Measuring 39 mm x 39 mm with a thickness of 14.7 mm, the case houses the manufacture Heuer 02 Calibre beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). Visible through the sapphire case back, this self-winding movement employs a conventional column wheel to activate the chronograph and boasts an 80-hour power reserve built by the highly efficient oscillating mass.

Water resistant to 100 metres / 330 feet, the new TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronographs are matched to a black or blue bi-material strap designed with a combination of rubber and leather for optimal comfort and style. 

The prices of the new TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronographs are CHF 10,500 for the “Original Blue” (ref. CBL2182.FT6235) and the "Racing red" (ref. CBL2183.FT6236) version or CHF 11,000 for the "Turquoise" (ref. CBL2184.FT6236). tagheuer.com

Suggested reading:

- The history of TAG Heuer