TAG Heuer unveils a limited-edition timepiece made famous by Steve McQueen

The year was 1971 when American actor Steve McQueen handpicked the TAG Heuer Monaco to be his ride or die on the set of the iconic racing film, Le Mans What stands to this day is the watch's association with the glamourous Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix - arguably one of the world's most famous racing events after which the model is named As the official sponsor and timekeeper of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, it's no surprise that this year sees a limited-edition release of a special TAG Heuer Monaco timepiece, which was intended to coincide with the now-cancelled 2020 Monaco Grand Prix.

Not to be beaten by a global pandemic, the watchmaker has forged ahead to unveil the TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco Historique The 39mm stainless steel case features a sapphire caseback that shows off the Calibre Heuer 02 movement, along with a 'Monaco Grand Prix Historique' marking to ensure future collectability The outer dial meanwhile is finished in a bright crimson with a small motif - the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique race car logo, painted in silver.

See more details for the TAG Heuer Monaco Grand Prix de Monaco Historique here. . Source