![]() ![]() 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. Finally, a stainless-steel folding clasp with push buttons secures it to your wrist.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. To complete its elegant look, the Monaco Titan Special Edition ships with a black alligator leather strap. TAG Heuer equips the timepiece with its Calibre 11 self-winding movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The two pushers, on the other hand, remain on the right. At first, we didn’t notice it, but the Monaco Titan Special Edition is apparently in a destro configuration. ![]() There are square sub-dials in black with white indices horizontally flanking the dial’s midpoint.Ī date window sits just above 6 o’clock. Beneath is a gray dial with a hint of a sunburst pattern in certain angles. The fixed titanium bezel frames the sapphire crystal. The iconic square form factor continues with the Monaco Titan Special Edition. According to TAG Heuer, this is also the first of its kind to sport a 39 mm titanium case and exhibition caseback. Surprisingly, this model eschews the satin polish of the regular version for a matte finish. With only 500 examples, collectors will be competing for a chance of owning one. Just like the must-watch prestigious race of its namesake, this chronograph is a must-have for motorsports fans. Meanwhile, for the new Monaco Titan, it’s a tribute to the 2021’s Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. It’s a common practice among distinguished brands to unveil special editions to commemorate big events or milestones. The latest making its way to boutiques across the globe - in limited numbers – is the Monaco Titan Special Edition. As you can see, we love to regularly feature new releases from the Swiss luxury watchmaker. When it comes to square cases, TAG Heuer has the formula down in a remarkable fashion. ![]()
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