In the world of watches, there is hardly a more iconic watch – the Monaco model from the Swiss brand Heuer (renamed TAG Heuer in the 1980s), which became famous thanks to the “appearance” on the wrist of actor Steve McQueen in 1971. year of the film “Le Mans”.
The original and unique model worn by the American actor on the set of the film will soon be auctioned at Sotheby’s. What is the story behind this watch?
TAG Heuer Monaco: Steve McQueen’s watch under the hammer
The TAG Heuer Monaco model certainly needs no introduction to any watch lover. It is certainly known to many motorsports fans and film buffs, as it was this model worn by Steve McQueen, who played the role of driver Michael Delaney in the famous 1971 film “Le Mans”.
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The TAG Heuer Monaco has entered the collective consciousness as one of the most iconic sports watch models, not least thanks to its “role” in the aforementioned Lee H. Katzin film. This once avant-garde, now classic watch still evokes great emotions to this day. Steve McQueen’s watches are particularly emotive.
