Lot 160

Heuer, "Monaco", Automatic Chronograph, Case No. 159698, Ref. 1133G, Cal. 11, 40 x 45 mm, circa 1971
A rare automatic cult wristwatch with chronograph and date - with original service booklet and papers. This is the rare variant of the automatic model with a grey dial. According to Jack Heuer, company director at the time, a total of only 4,500 of the Heuer Monaco chronographs were produced from 1969 to 1974.
Case: steel, push back, original steel bracelet. Dial: grey. Movm.: micro rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
Heuer "Monaco"
The narrow course of the Circuit de Monaco is a racetrack that forever fascinates the Formula 1 enthusiasts. In 1969 the company TAG Heuer launched an exceptional chronograph in its honour.
The world-famous actor Steve McQueen recognized something of himself in the bold and rebellious personality of the watch and wore it in 1970 while filming the motion picture "Le Mans".
The Monaco stands for TAG Heuer’s groundbreaking spirit like no other watch, and is a unique and daring timepiece that remains unrivalled to this day.