The dial is complimented by a hands set which are similar to its historical counterpart.
Tag heuer monaco gulf edition movie#
Porsche 917K Kurzheck Coupe used by Steve McQueen in the movie “Le Mans.” with Gulf livery. Finally, a blue perforated leather strap with matching orange stitching completes its racing look, which is fittingly attached onto a “vintage-style” Heuer deployant buckle. A handy Gulf logo sits at 6 o’clock, above the date window. Their colours are identical (see photography note below) to the Gulf livery on McQueen’s iconic Le Mans Porsche 917K. This particular watch was created in tribute to their partnership with Gulf. The defining characteristic of the Monaco Gulf are a pair of striking blue and orange Gulf racing stripes. Simply put, it’s a face purists would appreciate. To top it off, the dial is protected by a raised sapphire crystal – the icing on the cake. The old-school “Heuer” marque is used, and much favoured by collectors, instead of the newer “Tag Heuer” shield, adding to its nostalgic charm. Its indices layout hark back to the 1969 original, being applied horizontally instead of in a radial manner. The watch dons a handsome sunburst blue dial which bears close resemblance to its historical counterpart. It is very nicely executed with rich and dynamic colours. The new Monaco Gulf dons a beautiful sunburst blue dial with Gulf racing stripes. The Gulf colour scheme has gained fame and notoriety, and now found emblazoned on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, ad infinitum.įirst impressions matter and the Monaco stands out immediately with its vintage-inspired design cues: a simple and conventional design, yet one that is thoughtfully executed with caring attention to detail. These are they heyday of design, when a set of colours suffice to be the calling card. Combined with Tag’s track record as a racing timekeeper and major sponsor, the end result is quite spectacular. Gulf Oil International is one of the most well-known players in the automotive scene. The current iteration of the Heuer Monaco is perhaps the closest and most-fitting tribute to the iconic original. However, the most popular piece by far remains as the original model 1133B from 1969. The Monaco has seen countless reboots and reiterations, from simple, time only watches to tourbillon-equipped pieces. Review: Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition 50th Anniversary Steve McQueen, King of Cool with his Monaco and Gulf racing suit.
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