Why the Tag Heuer Monaco is an Icon

With so many variations and limited editions, are they all icons or just the original Calibre 11?!?

Class watch so unique

Looking at it in the store window it looked too bulky in my eyes and didn't feel it was really for me. Then I tried it on, and was wowed. Really a statement piece with a unique look and didn't feel as big on the wrist as it looked like it'd be when in the case.

I can highly recommend anyone sitting on the fence about this one to try it on!

Many years ago It was selling for around $3000 AUD. now AUD10000+ I regret not buying one. I didnt get then but I get it now.

What about breaking bad!

Absolutely love it, I own one.

I’d love to purchase, own and proudly wear one if it were available in rose gold with a brilliant blue alligator strap and rose gold pin buckle.

It's also the watch that Jesse gives to Walt for his birthday in breaking bad. Which I would rate higher than Steve McQueen as far as film go

Just got the calibre 11, and non Watch in my collection brought as many compliments as the Monaco does

I love it but 6,350 in too much money, what do they go for used?

I'm in love with it. I want to sell my camera and get this watch!

I bought the first copy of the watch and it looks amazing

I am a proud owner of the 2015 Cal 11 and would refer this being the McQueen Monaco. While I was admiring the Cal12 with the croc band, I prefer my Heuer release which is true to its origin. Nice movement on the new release and the 80h power reserve would come handy though.

Its beautiful and special piece of time. And...nothing like that exists. **)

This watch will always be part of my "gotta have it" line up. Everytime I walk by the high end jewelry store in my local mall and see one I think "yeah that's the one"

Eccentric, bold, beautiful, and highly functional! For pioneers and left brain thinkers!

Absolutly LOVE!

Yep, it's an icon. I understand Steve McQ had the choice of that or a Carrera for the film - he made the right, though not obvious, choice (Carrera is a name also assorted with Porsche).

Only thing is, I can't choose between the classic look or the one with the Gulf colours. The only large watch I could see myself owning.

This watch will be my 50th birthday gift....from me to me.

I love it! I think it is great looking. I really
thought it is great when I saw it on your wrist.
It is fun and sporty and unique.
Jeff

This watch was Jesse Pinkman's gift to Walter White on White's 51st birthday in the famous series Breaking Bad

The ultimate racing icon. It represents a glorious romantic time and place in motorsports and clearly has enduring appeal to some.

Quick actuality. Max, my friend and colleague at the 2021 Sun Valley Tour de Force was suddenly nowhere to be found while in the middle of our co-hosting stint on registration day for this annual charity high speed driving event in Idaho. I quipped on the PA " oh well folks Max has gone off the grid...hello Max where are you ?! One of the participants ( McLaren 720S ) yells out "he's in in the Simmons Jewelry van" I walk in, still live on mic and there's Max dropping 6K on a McQueen Monaco. Suffice to say, for a moment i was at a loss for words. I'm not usually disposed of words :) What better way to celebrate the most unique motor sports event on the planet, than taking ownership of one of the most unique motor sport timepieces.

Thanks to Teddy's sound advice, i'm now all caught up in the hobby. I have a modest collection of $500-2000 Swiss (Tissot, Hamilton, Mido and Oris) I will add this one to the group and wear it "on the job"

i know this one from breaking bad

My idol Max Verstappen wears this watch!

The kind of Watch i would wear when i want to command a Prison execution.

I love this watch. I actually got it as a gift for my birthday from one of my old students. Trying to wear it everyday, even to the lab.

I don't know yet if I love or hate the monaco, better buy one and see what happens :-) whats your opinion about the gulf limited edition and whats the meaning of the award the watch recently won? tks for your suports and knowledge.

Love the Monaco!! I don’t have that kind of money so I have a Timex “Monaco”. 😂😂😂

Is it a daily durable watch? I love this watch, I'd prefer this to a rolex or omega of similar pricing.

its not a icon the comany itself copied seiko i mean they made it lol smh

Love mine

Bought mine today, after nearly overthinking the purchase….now I know for sure, I will never stop wearing this watch…

Good video harmed by a 4 minute non-skippable commercial!!!

I see this watch and think of Walter White.

Only reason I know this watch is because of breaking bad

I bought the latest Monaco Gulf edition. It’s stunning and a real eye catcher. Let’s be honest there’s so many chronograph, dress and dive watches that just recycle the same design aesthetic. In 2022, the Monaco still looks fresh and unique. A true icon.

Just bought my Monaco cs2111 today😉

The character played by Bryan Cranston, Walter White wore this in the show Breaking Bad also. He timed the 10 prison murders with it.

Contrary to Nico, the OG Monaco is a classic. Love it. Want the CAW211P. Soon come!

I like this video about the Monaco ! Can you do in in-depth review of all the models, colors and movements, old and new ? That would be really helpfull in buying one, and understanding the differences.

Finally, someone that doesn't hate tag just because it's "cool"

Always loved this watch, and it will be my next purchase. Just trying to decide on Gulf or blue.

Say my name

Iconic or not, it's hideous. Who made this mistake?

#2.7k👍🤔If this iconic watch were offered in a titanium case with a much thinner Quartz movement and sapphire crystal in a case closer to 8mm in thickness w/o the crystal included in that thickness; it would be much more attractive and less expensive too. A thinner case could make it an attractive buy at a $2,500 price. Any chance it could happen?!🤷

I have to agree the Monaco 11 in my opinion is the most beautiful watch ever .. so I bought a brand new one August 2021 and added a blue strap to complete the beautiful ensemble.. I love it .. just a shame that as a watch it’s useless !!! The automatic wind doesn’t work and it gains 30 seconds every day DESPITE having been returned to Tag for a “free full service under warranty” .. I’m resigned to the fact that if I want a watch that works correctly I can use one of my quartz Formula 1 Tags that function perfectly but for effect wear the Monaco and wind it everyday and guess the time 😢

I’ve always loved this watch. I’m a car guy, I explained the significance of the Monaco and the epic coolness of Steve McQueen to my son many years ago when he noticed the watch in an ad. Years later, tragedy happened and my amazing boy died at 26yo. A bright fun guy that loved cars and motor sports. A couple months after he passed my wife and I went to NYC for a charity bicycle ride for breast cancer. We explored the city and had a brief escape from our crushing grief. While doing the mandatory tourist stroll down 5th I looked in a shop window and there it was. The Monaco. I’d never seen one aside from magazines. My immediate reaction was WOW, even more striking in person. A definite presence was felt. Then I started to cry uncontrollably remembering my son. I went in the store weeping, unsettling the staff no doubt. I was treated so graciously and thoughtfully. I told them I was going to buy the watch, I didn’t even know the cost. No other watch was looked at or considered. I tried on the watch and didn’t find it very comfortable, slightly awkward and bulky. I loved it lol. The store showed me the classic Monaco then brought me the Gulf edition that blew me away and I bought it. It’s design and shape has become so comfortable and definitely suits my personality. It’s more than a time piece to me. It’s a connection with my son that I miss every single day and the memories of him and our love of cars, Porsche’s and cool guys like Steve McQueen. Thanks for posting this great explanation and history of IMO a true iconic watch.

Two words. Breaking Bad.

Great video, love the Monaco.

Juuuuust love it
But then again im a motor sport Guy