Meet the wild new £143k tag Heuer Monaco watch that's built like a Hypercar
The technically audacious Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1
TAG HEUER has unveiled one of its most technically ambitious watches to date: the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph Air 1, a limited edition that pushes the brand’s motorsport-inspired design into experimental territory.
The piece combines an ultra-light titanium case created using additive manufacturing with the most complex chronograph movement in the company’s line-up.
Constructed largely from titanium and itself weighing just 30 grams, it offers a 65-hour power reserve and powers a split-second, or rattrapante, chronograph capable of measuring two simultaneous events.
The movement is decorated to an eye-poppingly high standard, including Tag Heuer’s chequered-flag motif visible through the sapphire caseback.
A sapphire dial, golden markers, DLC-coated titanium pushers and crown, and a solid yellow-gold split-seconds pusher complete the design.
The watch is fitted to a black rubber and alcantara strap and is limited to 30 numbered pieces.
It will be available from December online and at TAG Heuer boutiques, and at the moment priced at 150,000 CHF (approx. AUD$289,261).
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This story originally appeared on Esquire UK
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