Despite the name Jamie Weiss, the Tag Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch is actually a wristwatch, only one inspired by the iconic Heuer 60s/70s Stopwatches. Unconventional inspiration aside, it features a retro design that combines an attractive black and silver dial with a black DLC titanium case. He will arrive in time for the Monaco Grand Prix in F1 in 2025 in the year, marking the return of Tag Heuer as the official timekeeper for F1.
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably at least familiar with F1 and its events, but there are four things you need to know. Formula 1 is the fastest growing audience sport in the world. 2025 will be an especially exciting F1 season. His role as the official timekeeper in F1. Tag Heuer has been present at the Monaco Grand Prix for a long time, but of course, one of their most famous watches was named after the race, but this Monaco race weekend is especially important for the tag.
At this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, TAG released three different takes of Monaco. This includes the Gulf brand model that evokes one of the most famous motorsport sponsorships/Rivery of all time, as well as the already special high-tech take of the Monaco Split Second Chronograph. However, the third of these Monacos is the Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch, which has a slightly esoteric reason for existence. It is modeled on stopwatches and timing instruments used in the 1960s and 1970s.
On paper, it’s a bit strange. Is it a watch inspired by a stopwatch? It may be a bit confusing, but not at all, is why I’m excited about it (and I’m sure many watch collectors will). Simply put, it looks great.
But those stopwatch moments, and Heuer in the 60s and 70s. (Tag) Heuer is a 165-year-old company, but the last 20 years have proven to be the most important in the brand’s history. Recently, the role of the official timekeeper in F1 has been less functional and more iconic, with digital timing equipment and vehicle-mounted transponders offered by other specialized companies, but in the ’60s, Heuer was at the forefront of timing technology.
In 1972, Heuer developed the second quartz printing sports timer, the 1,000th Centigraph HL205, at the request of Enzo Ferrari, who was convinced he was cheating on the 24-hour Le Mans. Heuer, the first watchmaker to partner with the Formula 1 team, used the Ferrari F1 race independently using the centigrack. Heuer Stopwatch and Chronographs were also common daytime sights in the F1 paddock, used by race engineers and fans to track lap times and were widely used by experts in other race categories and fields.
In 1969, the original caliber 11 was also introduced at the time. This was one of the world’s first automatic chronograph movements at the time. Heuer simultaneously debuted the movement with Autavia, Currera and Monaco, but while Carrera and the names of the Autovia were already there, Monaco was new. Its square shape was unique and radical at the time, but undoubtedly Steve McQueen informed the choice to wear it in Le Mans (1971).
Anyway, it goes back to 2025. The tag Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch also utilizes a movement called Caliber 11. This isn’t the same movement as the ’60s (it’s a Sellita SW300 with the Dubois Dépraz module).
Another correct feature is that this reference, like many Monaco and Carrera models, has “heuer” rather than the “Tag Heuer” brand. The Hure logo appears on the dial and forms the shape of the watch’s buckle. The perforated rally style strap also gives it a van-on feel.
I think the black and silver oparin dial is one of the most attractive dials that have adorn Monaco, but it is most similar, although inspired by many Heuer watches, stopwatches, dash watches and timing devices of the 60s and 70s. 11.401/11.402, 1/10 second stopwatch via aluminum, the example is extremely rare and has been praised by today’s collectors. However, the case is actually black DLC treated titanium rather than aluminum, which gives it a distinctly sporty and modern appeal.
I really like this Monaco, but there are two small niggles I have along with it. Firstly, I don’t understand why Tag didn’t apply this colorway to split seconds in Monaco, as it’s modeled after a split second stopwatch. And while I like the fact that, like the original Monaco, there’s a crown on the left, I think it’s a bit disappointing that it doesn’t have the more impressive in-house TH20-00 movement on the tag. But these are not Dealbreakers. We can’t think of many other watches that better capture the elegance of the high octane value of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Tags Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch Pricing and Availability
The Tag Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch is a limited edition of 970 units and is currently available. Price: CHF 9,600, $14,600
Brand Tags HEUER Model Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch Reference Number CAW218F.FC6356 Case Dimensions 39mm(D) x 15mm(T) Case Material Sandblasted Black DLC Grade 2 Titanium Water Resistance 100m Crystal Black DLC Grade 2 Titanium Folding Clasp, Double Safety Push Batton Movement 11 Heia Logo Type Buckle 11 with Caliber 11, Sellita SW300-1 A Base, Automatic Power Reserve Function 40 Hours, Minors, Small Seconds, Date, Chronograph Availability
$14,600
