There’s one Swiss watch company that refuses to change its racing stripes. This month, TAG Heuer is releasing a limited-edition re-issue of the iconic 1969 Monaco chronograph.
Iconic, because the Monaco became forever linked with actor Steve McQueen after he sported the watch in 1971’s racing film Le Mans, an association that spawned the nickname the “McQueen Monaco.” The release of the new Monaco celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original timepiece, while paying discreet tribute to McQueen with an engraving on the caseback.
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Frankly, they had us with the pun alone. Watchismo.com’s selection of unusual vintage wristwatches and design-forward modern time pieces is worth a look even if you are one of those people who refuses to wear a watch because you’re such a free spirit, always late to meetings and continually pestering friends and strangers alike to find out what time it is. Shame on you, you chronometric information mooch!
Where were we? Oh yes, after the jump you can see some more boss pictures of elegant horology, like the 1940s Lord Elgin Jump Hour ($750 US) pictured above.
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