Have you ever noticed the beauty of buildings here in New York City built in the 1920s and 1930s? It’s often called “Art Deco,” and landmark buildings like Rockefeller Center reflect that era as well as the “heroic” style of the 1930s. I’m not the first New Yorker to rejoice at the city’s historic architecture, especially the vibrancy of the 1920s and 1930s when it comes to style. With that in mind, I’m excited to share an incredible homage to the 1920s and 1930s: the limited edition TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green. This new watch perfectly embodies the zeal of the golden era in motorsport with a whisper of British racing green, and an edgy design that harkens back to the 1920s and 1930s.
The Ultimate Tribute to Motorsports
For nearly 60 years the British automotive world has had a special place in its heart for the country’s roots in motorsport and its unmistakable shade of green, which is primarily represented here by TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green. This new version comes following the blue model release from last year, and it continues with this new watch sporting racing colors. Green is the color of an age where cars were referred to by their national colors rather than a sponsor’s, an example being the Napier 50 that won the Gordon Bennett Cup with Selwyn Edge in 1902. The use of green not only mimics the color of the car but also suits the verdant natural areas of the British Isles, forever a marker of grace and dominance on race courses both then and now.
Build and Design: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green — With its striking green subdials and a perforated leather strap ready to indicate a “racer aesthetic” on your wrist. Yellow accents on the chronograph seconds hand and the faceted baton marker at 12 o’clock have their origins in British racing liveries which often feature yellow highlights. The silver sunray-brushed dial is a blast from the past, evoking engine-turned dashboards that were ubiquitous in sports cars of the 1920s and ’30s. This also includes the light green luminescent markings on the dial and use of the historic Heuer logo.
Designed for Performance and Longevity
The watch’s signature case, executed in sandblasted grade-2 titanium, keeps the weight down and complements the sporty character of the watch’s design. At the center is nothing less than the indestructible Calibre 11, an automatic chronograph caliber with historical pedigree and its iconic crown set at nine o’clock: a design element that is pragmatic as much as it is beautiful.
Limited: Collection & Rarity
Limited to just 1,000, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green is an instant collectible. Every unit features an exclusive engraving on the caseback that announces its singularity in this limited series, making it a desirable object for collectors and racing lovers.
TAG Heuer Service and Repairs
We see many older TAG Heuers in our watch repair shop; after all, we’re known as the top TAG Heuer repair and service center in New York, NY. Located in Midtown, we focus on serving and keeping all TAG Heuers in tip-top condition. Call or bring your watch in for an estimate, and we can debug what needs to be fixed or serviced and provide a detailed cost estimate on TAG Heuer repair. Keep following our blog for more updates and as always remember, whether it is on the racetrack or on your arm, “Precision with Passion” wins Race.