Racing Watch Collection

"Pure Vintage Elegance"

The TAG Heuer Monaco, also unofficially called "the Steve McQueen Chronograph", made second place in Motorcycle's top motorsports watches of all time. Considering the number one spot was taken by a Rolex (the Daytona, which Proud & Free sells at a discount for $69,999) most would consider this an accomplishment:

"While the square-faced Monaco became legendary after Steve McQueen checked the time on one in the opening sequence of the greatest racing movie of all time, Le Mans, he did in fact also wear one in real life. Off the set, McQueen raced motorcycles with a fair amount of skill and was downright talented and quick in another early ’70s racing legend, the Porsche 908, a car in which he nearly won the 12 Hours of Sebring! Just as McQueen himself will always remain iconic, Heuer’s iconic timepiece also broke the wristwatch mold, as the first water-resistant timepiece with a square case and the first automatic chronograph. The Monaco is pure vintage elegance, just like the race itself."

FEATURES

• Functions: chronograph, date, hour, minute, second. Sport watch style.
• Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet (suitable for swimming and snorkeling but not diving)
• Stainless steel case with a black leather strap
• Fixed bezel
• 'Denim' blue dial with red hands and index hour markers
• Luminescent hands
• Date display at the 6 o'clock position
• Chronograph - two sub-dials, 60 second and 30 minute
• Automatic movement
• Caliber 11 engine
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Case diameter: 39 mm
• Tonneau case shape

 
SPECS

• With Manufacturer Serial Numbers
• Denim Blue Dial with Red Accents
• Date Feature
• Chronograph Feature
• 40 Hour Power Reserve
• Self Winding Automatic Movement
• TAG Heuer Caliber 11
• Vibrations Per Hour: 28,800
• Jewels: 59
• Guaranteed Authentic
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Limited Series Manufacturer Box & Manual
• Polished Stainless Steel Case
• Black Leather Strap
• Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal
• 100 Meters / 330 Feet Water Resistant
• 39mm = 1 1/2" Case, 7" Adjustable Strap
• Sapphire Crystal Exhibition Case Back
• Luminescent Hands & Hour Markers
• Deployment Buckle

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RETURN, WARRANTY, SHIPPING & OTHER POLICIES

This watch is covered by TAG Heuer's limited international guarantee against any manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the date of purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase you can return for a full refund minus delivery and transaction costs (like credit card charges). All product packaging and certificates of authenticity, grading, appraisal and original documentation must be returned with the product. If the product has been damaged or otherwise altered it will not be accepted for return.

Shipped fully insured with signature confirmation. International orders may have VAT and customs fees which is the responsibility of the customer.

The Rolex Platinum Daytona—a legendary racing watch that's awarded to the 24 hours of Daytona and the Daytona 200 Pole winner to this very day—is also the most expensive watch ever sold ($17.8 million at an auction of Paul Newman's watch in 2017).

The stunning dial, with easy to identify pushers and protected crown, along with the tachymeter bezel are iconic. This specific aqua blue model appeared in the number 1 spot on Motorcycle's top motorsports watches of all time. "Introduced in 1963 specifically with the professional racer in mind, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona offers the ability to precisely measure speeds up to 400 units per hour. Sleek as a land speed record contender, the Daytona’s chronograph and bezel with tachymetric scale are the ultimate in high performance and a true complement to the mechanical detail and love that goes into every race machine. This beautiful platinum, ice blue dial and brown ceramic version is a favorite."

You can read more about the fascinating history of this watch on Wikipedia or by googling a gaggle of articles (like this one) written about this celebrated timepiece.

If the luxury price tag is not your speed, then check out Henry Jay's homage (read replica) of the Daytona, which Proud & Free sells for a fraction of the cost.

SPECS

Case - Oyster, 40 mm, platinum
Bezel - Chestnut brown monobloc Cerachrom in ceramic with engraved numerals and graduations
Movement - Perpetual, mechanical chronograph, self-winding
Crystal - Scratch-resistant sapphire
Bracelet - Platinum
Clasp - Special Oysterlock Bracelet
Dial - Ice Blue
Features - Special Screw-Down Push Buttons
Certificate - Certificate of Authenticity
Warranty - Lifetime
Water Resistance - Waterproof to 100 metres / 330 feet
Diameter - 40mm

FUNCTIONS

Centre hour, minute and seconds hands, small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. Chronograph (centre hand) accurate to within 1/8 of a second, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock. Stop seconds for precise time setting.

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RETURN, WARRANTY, SHIPPING & OTHER POLICIES

Due to the high value of this watch, it is not returnable and is a final sale.

This watch comes with a 5 year warranty, covering the movement and any internal parts. Batteries and crowns are not included, and bands are also not included. Damage by wear, impact, or water is not covered.

Shipped fully insured with signature confirmation. International orders may have VAT and customs fees which is the responsibility of the customer.

Note: storewide discounts do not apply unless indicated specifically for this item


Delivery: 2-3 weeks