Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer has unveiled the new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver, limited to just 600 pieces worldwide. This model appeals to drivers who enjoy the intense connection between road and vehicle and the challenge of pushing their own limits. Inspired by the iconic vintage Monaco's midnight blue, charcoal gray, and matte black dial, the watch uses modern materials to create a timepiece designed specifically for comfort and performance, especially at night.

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There's something magical about driving in the dark of night. Without the passing scenery or bright sky, the driver is left with only the sensations of the road and his car. This sensation is more intense than during the day, and the driver's entire body feels the power and agility of the driving. Every subtle change in the road surface and the car is imprinted on his body and consciousness—such is the purity of driving alone. With the world seemingly disappearing, light, sound, and every other sense takes on a new vividness.

At night, even more than during the day, the driver relies on his eyes and the information received from the instruments. The dashboard instruments glow in the darkness, indicating speed and monitoring important conditions like temperature and pressure. Yet another instrument becomes especially important in the dark: the driver's chronograph. In addition to displaying the current time, the chronograph can also measure lap and interval times. As with dashboard instruments, visibility plays a vital role in providing instant, accurate information.


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Since its introduction in 1969, the TAG Heuer Monaco has been the ultimate chronograph for racers, and now, as an essential companion for driving on dark nights, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver, limited to 600 pieces worldwide, is now available. This latest Monaco features a unique two-piece "circle within a square" dial, providing drivers with instant readability of the instruments. At night, the dark grey of the "circle" at the centre of the dial is contrasted by the bright blue of the Super-LumiNova®-coated hour, minute, and chronograph seconds hands, as well as the award dot. The hash marks for the minutes and seconds also luminesce brightly, ensuring precise reading of the time.

It is the "square" that transforms this model into the perfect driver's instrument, creating a contrasting effect of light and dark. As the day turns to night, the dial's periphery glows from a cool light grey to a vibrant blue, while the hours are indicated by black lacquered indexes. The chronograph registers also take on a luminous blue appearance, highlighting the black minute and hour markings and hands.

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For TAG Heuer, this fully luminous dial is a technological feat, offering drivers even greater legibility. Utilizing Super-LumiNova®, a large surface area is illuminated, ensuring the dial remains clearly visible in the dark for approximately three hours when fully illuminated. The limited-edition TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver also evokes the brand's most famous chronographs. The original Monaco from 1969 was worn by Steve McQueen in the film "Le Mans" and was nicknamed Midnight Blue. More than 50 years later, TAG Heuer uses modern materials to capture the deep, clear blue of the night sky. Some vintage Monaco models featured charcoal-gray dials and contrasting dark registers. The Night Driver pays homage to these colors in daylight.

Learnability is essential for a driver's chronograph, but durability is also essential for nighttime driving. Here again, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver uses modern materials to create the perfect timepiece for racers. The case is crafted from grade 5 titanium with a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating. Its lightweight design ensures comfortable wear even over long periods of time. The DLC coating on the case ensures its durability, as intended for racers, and the pushers and crown, frequently used in chronographs, are also coated in the same black.

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Every TAG Heuer timepiece must meet strict requirements in terms of robustness, precision and quality. This is why the Monaco Night Driver is crafted from grade 5 titanium, a first for the brand. This robust and durable material allows for a combination of satin-brushed and polished finishes that epitomize TAG Heuer savoir-faire and further enhance the chronograph's versatile appearance.

Furthermore, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver is powered by the in-house Calibre Heuer 02. The Heuer 02 utilizes a traditional column-wheel mechanism to ensure reliable chronograph operation and boasts an approximately 80-hour power reserve, ensuring night drivers can keep the movement going throughout a race weekend. The sapphire caseback reveals a black rotor, blue printed lettering, and blue column wheel, again featuring the same color scheme as the chronograph dial.

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The calfskin strap is also reminiscent of Heuer racing chronographs from the 1960s and '70s, featuring alternating perforations and bright white stitching along the strap edge. The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver comes in a specially designed travel pouch that evokes the racing tradition of the Monaco collection. Limited to just 600 pieces worldwide, each timepiece is engraved.

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＜TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver＞

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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver
CAL2181.FC6515 / 1,193,500 yen (tax included)
Caliber Heuer 02 / Automatic / Anthracite, gray opaline, grained dial / Grade 5 titanium case / 39 mm diameter / Water resistant to 100 m / Black calfskin strap with light gray stitching and perforated finish