{"id":17738,"date":"2017-08-30T14:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-30T21:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=17738"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T22:11:12","slug":"tag-heuer-monaco-gulf-special-edition-killer-tribute-king-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/tag-heuer\/tag-heuer-monaco-gulf-special-edition-killer-tribute-king-cool.html","title":{"rendered":"The New TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition is a Killer Tribute to the King of Cool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Heuer Monaco with its iconic square case was made famous by Steve McQueen, aka the King of Cool, when he wore it in his legendary 1971 racing movie <em>Le Mans<\/em>. TAG Heuer has re-issued a few different versions of the unique watch but the new Monaco Gulf Special Edition honoring the 50th anniversary of the Gulf Racing colors is the coolest we\u2019ve seen yet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17739\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17739 size-full\" title=\"The Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf is an homage to time and place where Steve McQueen was the king.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tag-Heuer-Monaco-Calibre-11-Chronograph-004.jpg\" alt=\"Monaco Gulf\" width=\"785\" height=\"651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tag-Heuer-Monaco-Calibre-11-Chronograph-004.jpg 785w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tag-Heuer-Monaco-Calibre-11-Chronograph-004-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tag-Heuer-Monaco-Calibre-11-Chronograph-004-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tag-Heuer-Monaco-Calibre-11-Chronograph-004-458x380.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Monaco is an all time classic for Heuer watches. (Credit: TAG Heuer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A Race to Remember<\/h2>\n<p>The blue and orange Gulf Racing livery will forever be associated with McQueen as it was featured on the incredible Porsche 917 he raced in the movie, which just sold for $14 million. That makes it the world\u2019s most expensive Porsche as well as one of the most famous race cars ever. The Monaco Gulf Special Edition\u2019s dial features the same blue and orange racing stripes and Gulf logo as the car.\u00a0With the new Gulf, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/tag-heuer-1.html\">TAG is expanding their collection<\/a> of excellent watches.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17742\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17742\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17742\" title=\"TAG Heuer is reviving the &quot;spirit&quot; of this car by creating a watch.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2d8108418f495dacf7c93846fe87a695.jpg\" alt=\"Monaco Gulf\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Porsche is one of the most expensive Porsche cars to be sold. (Credit: TAG Heuer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>The Design of the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Special Edition<\/h2>\n<p>The distinctive color scheme is echoed by the blue perforated leather rally strap accented with orange stitching. Originally introduced by Heuer in honor of its long-standing partnership with the Monaco Grand Prix, the watch\u2019s revolutionary design \u2013 the first Swiss made automatic chronograph watch that was both square and waterproof \u2013 stunned the world when it was launched simultaneously in Geneva and New York on March 3, 1969. It was powered by the famous Chronometric Caliber 11 which was the first automatic chronograph movement ever featured in a production wristwatch. The watch McQueen wore in <em>Le Mans<\/em> was a Monaco 1133B Calibre 11. Original Monaco\u2019s are highly prized by collectors. While it may not have all the bells and whistles of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/celebrity-rolex\/kingmans-tag-heuer-modular.html\">TAG Heuer watches in Kingsmen<\/a>\u00a0the Monaco Gulf brings about historical significance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17741\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17741\" title=\"Will you be adding this watch to your collection?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CAW211R.FC6401-MONACO-GULF-2017.jpg\" alt=\"Monaco Gulf\" width=\"900\" height=\"949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CAW211R.FC6401-MONACO-GULF-2017.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CAW211R.FC6401-MONACO-GULF-2017-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CAW211R.FC6401-MONACO-GULF-2017-768x810.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CAW211R.FC6401-MONACO-GULF-2017-971x1024.jpg 971w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/CAW211R.FC6401-MONACO-GULF-2017-360x380.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In honor of a classic Porsche TAG Heuer created this watch.\u00a0(Credit: TAG Heuer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Colors Scheme<\/h2>\n<p>Cars wearing the iconic Gulf Oil colors won the 24 Hours of Le Mans several times, cementing their fame. Aside from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roadandtrack.com\/motorsports\/a10209689\/porsche-917-steve-mcqueen-le-mans-movie-car-for-sale\/\">the most expensive Porsche 917<\/a>, the most famous Gulf Racing car is a Ford GT40. Reflecting TAG Heuer CEO and LVMH watch chief Jean-Claude Biver\u2019s increasing efforts at e-commerce and exclusivity, the new special edition piece is now available for pre-sale through September 15 on TAGHeuer.com, retailing for $5,900. The watch will then be available for sale in the U.S. only in TAG Heuer boutiques, and will be officially presented at the WatchTime exhibition at Gotham Hall in New York City in October. After which it will be made available to wholesale trade in the U.S.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17740\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17740\" style=\"width: 901px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17740\" title=\"This is a great tribute to Steve McQueen.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tag-heuer-monaco-calibre-01.jpg\" alt=\"Monaco Gulf\" width=\"901\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tag-heuer-monaco-calibre-01.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tag-heuer-monaco-calibre-01-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tag-heuer-monaco-calibre-01-462x380.jpg 462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The TAG Monaco is spectacular, what a tribute from TAG Heuer. 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