90th Auction

2014/11/15

Lot 547

Heuer "Monaco" / E. Bucherer, Case No. 164968, 40 x 45 mm, cal. 73633, circa 1975
A gentleman's large wristwatch with chronograph
Case: steel, pusher for chronograph at "2" and "4". Dial: grey, indexes, auxiliary seconds, 30 min. and 12h counter, luminous baton hands. Movm.: 2/3 plate movement, rhodium-plated, ground, 17 jewels, matted chronograph steel parts, Glucydur balance, incabloc shock protection for balance.
Heuer "Monaco"
The narrow course of the Circuit de Monaco is a racetrack that forever fascinates the Formula 1 enthusiasts. In 1969 the company TAG Heuer launched an exceptional chronograph in its honour.
The world-famous actor Steve McQueen recognized something of himself in the bold and rebellious personality of the watch and wore it in 1970 while filming the motion picture "Le Mans".
The Monaco stands for TAG Heuer’s groundbreaking spirit like no other watch, and is a unique and daring timepiece that remains unrivalled to this day.

estimated
3.2004.500 €
Price realized
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