2013/07/17
TAG Heuer the Monaco Twenty Four Calibre 36 Chronograph - 40.5mm Black Dial
The oversized number 24 at 12 o’clock on the two-part, see-through dial in black opaline is a nod to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the most famous endurance race in the world. Inside the steel case, a Calibre 36 movement runs at the stunning speed of 36,000 vibrations (corresponding to a frequency of 5 Hertz). The COSC-certified TAG Heuer movement’s unique annular oscillating mass is visible through the wide sapphire crystal caseback. An “Advanced Dynamic Absorber System” protects the movement by suspending it inside the case with 4 shock-absorbing arms. The manifold arms, also visible through the crystal caseback, collect vibrations and direct them away from the movement and into the composite filter, which absorbs and dissipates their energy. The award-winning construction, tubular design and extreme shock-protected components are directly inspired by Formula One race-car technology. High tech, super-tough and Monaco-chic, with serious Steve McQueen-worthy flair.
Movement
- TAG Heuer Calibre 36, beating at 36’000 beats/hour
- Advanced Dynamic Absorber system protecting the movement
- Annular oscillating mass visible through the sapphire crystal caseback
- COSC certified
Dial
- Opalin black dial, bearing an oversized polished "24" (sticker) at 12 o'clock, in honour of the 24 of Le Mans
- Two black semi sub-counters at 3 and 9 o’clock indicating respectively the chronograph minute and the small second
- Unique two-part see-through dial
- Faceted polished rhodium-plated minute and hour hands, with luminescent markers
- Rhodium plated chronograph second hand
- White lacquer and rhodium plated sub counter hands
- Luminescent markers on the minuterie
- “MONACO” + “CALIBRE 36” + “SWISS MADE” white lettering on the dial
- Date window at 6 o’clock
- TAG Heuer logo at 12 o’clock
Case
- Case diameter: 40.5mm
- Fine-brushed and polished case
- Beveled sapphire crystal glass
- Sapphire case back and “MONACO Twenty Four” inscription
- Polished stainless steel crown with black line at 3 o’clock
- Polished stainless steel push buttons and protectors
- Water resistance: 100 meters
Bracelet
- Black alligator strap with black stitching, and black “sahara” lining
- Steel folding buckle with safety pushbuttons
