Replica TAG Heuer presents a new purple dial in the iconic Monaco collection. Following the Gulf and Dark Road Tribute Special Edition, this is the third Monaco new product this year alone.
Founded in 1969, the Monaco was the brand’s first waterproof square watch (Ref. Then, the ‘King of Cool’ Steve McQueen wore it in the 1971 motor racing movie ‘Le Mans’, opening the prelude to the legend that continues to this day.
New for 2022, the Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition is not much different from the original Monaco except for the dial. The stainless steel case with a polished and satin brushed finish measures 39mm in diameter and is water resistant to practical 100m. It is equipped with the Heuer 02, an in-house automatic chronograph caliber with a generous power reserve of 80 hours, and its unique movement can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback.
The 30-minute and 12-hour counters are arranged symmetrically at 3 and 9 o’clock on the dial, and the small second is simply placed in a cross-line form at 6 o’clock, and the layout unique to Monaco with the date window below is also the same. The purple-colored dial is finished with a gradation that darkens toward the outside and a finely-grained sunray finish, while only the twin counters are finished in black lacquer to complete a distinctive sporty design. The purple tones are very prominent throughout, making it trendy yet without losing the classic Monaco style, appealing to chronograph replica watches aficionados and Monaco collectors.
The strap uses a black alligator strap instead of purple, and the lining is purple to add a touch of character. It is equipped with a push button type steel folding buckle that is easy to attach and detach.
The Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition (Ref. CBL2118.FC6518) is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and is only available in select TAG Heuer boutiques and authorized retailers. The domestic release price is 9.45 million won. The Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition can be seen along with the previously released Gulf Special Edition through the Time Forum YouTube review released today (July 8). For more details, check out the Time Forum YouTube channel now.