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Replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Watch

The replica TAG Heuer Monaco is undoubtedly one of the most iconic watches in the world of motorsports. Although the collection has featured numerous models over the years, it typically sticks to color schemes of blue, red, black, or white. However, for 2024, replica TAG Heuer has introduced a limited-edition titanium version of its signature square-cased chronograph, the replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green. This edition features a silver sunburst dial with striking green accents and bright yellow highlights.

The replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green (ref. CAW218E.FC6565) is essentially the green counterpart to the Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue that launched last year. Similar to the blue edition, the new Racing Green version will also be limited to just 1,000 pieces. Both models maintain the vintage-style layout of the Monaco, with the crown located on the left side of the case at 9 o’clock rather than between the pushers. In terms of design and construction, the two models are nearly identical, featuring silver sunburst dials with chronograph registers in their respective colors. Swap blue for green, and you’ve got the idea behind this latest limited release.

The new replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green’s case is crafted from sandblasted grade 2 titanium, measuring 39mm in diameter and 14.35mm in thickness, with 22mm-wide lugs that create a total lug-to-lug distance of 47.4mm. On top of the case sits a box-shaped sapphire crystal with curved edges, and the caseback features a screw-on display. Like other modern Monaco models, the chronograph pushers have an angular, oblong shape (as opposed to the traditional round pushers found on vintage versions), and it offers 100 meters of water resistance, making it suitable for most moisture-related activities.

The new super clone TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green has a silver sunburst dial, continuing the Monaco’s original two-register layout with a date window at 6 o’clock, similar to last year’s blue version. It also features small yellow accents on the 12 o’clock marker and chronograph seconds hand, while the chronograph registers are green to match the overall theme. The Super-LumiNova dots along the outer edge of the hour markers have also been updated to a pale green, in contrast to the blue luminous dots on last year’s model.

Just like the blue predecessor, the replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green is powered by the brand’s Calibre 11 automatic movement, which is based on the Sellita SW300-1 with a Dubois-Depraz module for chronograph functions. The performance specs are typical for this movement, running at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with a 40-hour power reserve. Although the Calibre 11 mirrors the crown/pusher configuration of vintage Monaco models, it does feel somewhat outdated compared to modern in-house movements. It would be exciting to see replica TAG Heuer develop an in-house left-crown chronograph movement for future Monaco models.

The strap on the new replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green is a green calfskin leather version of last year’s blue model. It’s attached to the 22mm lugs, with perforations for added style. The interior of the strap is lined with bright yellow to complement the yellow accents on the dial and hands. Aside from the new color, the strap is essentially the same as the blue version from last year, and it fastens with a sandblasted titanium folding clasp that bears the vintage Heuer shield logo and operates with a double push-button release.

Super Clone TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver Watch

One of the most remarkable and widely loved interpretations of the classic dive watch design is the highly visible, fully luminous “night diver.” Frequently, these are combined with blacked-out cases to enhance the contrast with their lume-covered dials, making them a favorite among enthusiasts across the industry, particularly with replica TAG Heuer. For its latest launch, replica TAG Heuer draws on its long history of night diver expertise, integrating it into the essence of its brand with chronographs. The result is the new limited-edition replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver, which offers a bold monochromatic twist on the modern Monaco design, replacing some of the base model’s ‘70s-era flair with a sleek, ultra-modern look and impressive visibility in low-light environments.

The 39mm case of the replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver will be familiar to many fans, though the black DLC-coated Grade 5 titanium construction significantly changes how it feels on the wrist. Titanium and black-coated versions of the Monaco have been quite rare until recent years, and it’s still uncommon to find these materials together in one model. Black coatings can sometimes obscure the intricate details of a case design, and while the Monaco Chronograph Night Driver features a sophisticated mix of brushed and matte finishes, it creates a more solid, monolithic appearance on the wrist, with its full design revealing itself upon closer examination. This stealthy look, paired with the lightweight titanium build, gives the watch a much more contemporary vibe than most of its counterparts, although the core right-hand-crown Monaco design remains intact. Like all modern Monacos, replica TAG Heuer equips the Monaco Chronograph Night Driver with a sapphire display caseback and a water resistance rating of 100 meters.

Similarly, the dial of the Super Clone TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver takes the classic Monaco aesthetic in a more contemporary, monochrome direction, offering two distinct visual experiences. In regular lighting, the Monaco Chronograph Night Driver appears subdued and stealthy, featuring a matte battleship gray main dial contrasted by dove gray Super-LumiNova subdials and outer dial. Combined with the dark-coated applied indices and baton hands, the overall look is moody and understated, reminiscent more of a Bamford custom creation than a traditional first-party release.

However, when the lights dim, the replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver reveals its wilder side (though we couldn’t capture lume shots during our brief time with this press sample, we’ve included a press image to illustrate the effect). The level of brightness from the outer dial, subdials, hands, and even the main dial’s seconds scale is far greater than what you’d find on most racing chronographs, allowing for precise low-light chronograph readings in short bursts. Although the practical use of this feature is somewhat limited, its visual impact is undeniably striking, offering an exciting new twist on the familiar Monaco design.

The replica TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Night Driver houses the in-house Heuer 02 automatic chronograph movement. Over recent years, the Heuer 02 has become a cornerstone of the brand’s high-end chronograph offerings, boasting an impressive 80-hour power reserve and a beat rate of 28,800 bph, keeping it competitive in this price range. Apart from a few bold turquoise accents on the rotor and column wheel, the movement remains mostly unchanged here, featuring Côtes de Genève across the bridges, sharp modern skeletonization, and a multi-spoke racing wheel-inspired rotor in matching black. To complete the ensemble, replica TAG Heuer pairs the Monaco Chronograph Night Driver with a retro-style multi-hole rally strap in black calfskin. This vintage racing-inspired strap helps to ground the watch in its ‘70s-era roots while remaining adaptable enough to complement the modern elements of the design.

Replica TAG Heuer Unveils New Black Dial And Bracelet For Monaco Heuer 02 Chronograph

Since its official introduction in 2018, the in-house Fake Tag Heuer 02 chronograph movement has become standard equipment for nearly all replica TAG Heuer high-end chronograph lines. The iconic square-cased Monaco is no exception, with the first regular production Monaco models transitioning to the new powerplant in late 2019. As part of its 2020 novelties, the brand has returned to the Monaco Heuer 02 series, adding both a black dial variant and an optional H-link bracelet. These new options for the replica TAG Heuer Monaco Heuer 02 help solidify this in-house movement as the brand’s future, while reviving popular variations for prospective buyers.

These new models feature the same familiar right-hand crown variant of the 39mm stainless steel square case shared by nearly all current Monaco models, with its wide-angled pushers, short sloping lugs, and sapphire caseback. The new black sunburst dial option provides a darker, monochrome alternative to the classic blue dial Monaco look, feeling more restrained and neatly sidestepping the associations with Steve McQueen and Walter White that come with the more common blue dial models. Other than the main dial’s color change, the rest of the design remains intact, with the red chronograph hands becoming more of a dramatic focal point as the only bright color. As the name suggests, Super Clone TAG Heuer powers this black dial Monaco Heuer 02 with the in-house Heuer 02 automatic chronograph movement, which features a vertical clutch, column wheel, and a hefty 80-hour power reserve.

Another major update comes with the strap and bracelet options. Replica TAG Heuer offers this new black dial Monaco Heuer 02 on either a classic black alligator leather strap with a deployant clasp or its new stainless steel H-link bracelet. This new bracelet flows well with the iconic square case design, featuring wide short links that help emphasize the case’s angularity. The polished square center links appear in initial images to add a pop of contrast to the mostly brushed top of the case. While debuting only on black dial models, the blue dial Monaco Heuer 02 will also be available with this new bracelet beginning in December 2020.

These new features for the replica TAG Heuer Monaco Heuer 02 series showcase the brand’s commitment to innovation while maintaining a connection to its classic designs. This approach not only enhances the appeal of the Monaco series but also ensures that the in-house Heuer 02 movement remains a cornerstone of the brand’s chronograph offerings.

The Vintage Special Edition Replica TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf Heuer 02 Steel 39mm Watches

At this year’s Watches & Wonders, TAG Heuer unveiled a special edition created in collaboration with its partner Gulf, appropriately named the Monaco Gulf Special Edition. True to the iconic Gulf colors, this edition features colorway combinations that are more vibrant and intense than ever before.

The classic TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf replica watch makes a return once again, a special edition paying tribute to the modern tradition honoring Jo Siffert, Steve McQueen, and the brand’s racing heritage dating back to the era of Jack Heuer. In terms of its form and design, everything about this new release feels familiar. The Gulf Oil dial, embodying tradition at TAG Heuer, persists.

The New Model

With the iconic orange and blue color scheme reminiscent of Gulf branding and the recognizable Gulf logo positioned near six o’clock, this latest iteration of the vintage-inspired design maintains a modern sensibility while also honoring retro aesthetics and the heritage of vintage TAG Heuer watch design, down to the typography.

To be honest, it’s hard to get overly excited about a watch like this when it feels like you’ve seen it countless times before. There’s the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and I see this less as a fix and more as a continued design exploration within a creative framework.

The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf AAA replica watch is undeniably a fun timepiece, even if it may be a bit hefty for some wrists. We may not all be Steve McQueen, but most watch enthusiasts are well aware of the Monaco’s existence because of McQueen’s association with it after wearing one in the movie Le Mans in 1971.

The Dial

The dark blue background features a sunray finish, while the turquoise and orange accents exhibit lighter and bolder hues, respectively. For the first time, these “Gulf accents” appear on the minute counter at 3 o’clock. Another highlight is the Gulf logo in white.

In a nod to the racing number on the Porsche Gulf race cars, the 12 o’clock index is replaced by the number 60, polished and rhodium-coated like a race car’s body.

Key details worth noting include the translation of the Gulf colors onto the subdial at 3 o’clock, which showcases a vintage serif-style numeral display as if hand-painted in the 1970s. This stylized typography is also present in the TAG Heuer Monaco wordmark itself. Completing the retro aesthetic is a ’70s interpretation of the stripes on the right side of the dial.

The Movement

On the more modern side of things, we have the sunray blue dial and the prominent, raised, number 60 at 12 o’clock. Instead of featuring the Gulf logo in full color, it appears in a more contemporary all-white look. This marks the first time the TAG Heuer Monaco Heuer 02 replica watch, the square, slab-sided, sports watch, has been presented with the Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic movement inside, boasting an impressive 80 hours of power reserve.

Underneath the hood, we find another first for the replica TAG Heuer Monaco watch: This chronograph is powered by the in-house Heuer 02 movement, which boasts a sophisticated column wheel and a vertical clutch. The automatic movement provides a power reserve of 80 hours.

Interestingly, that film showcased a crossover between McQueen’s cinematic fame and Jo Siffert’s racing prowess. The new replica TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf watch represents a fusion of retro and modern elements. The Heuer 02 movement, combined with the construction and overall design, makes this a truly contemporary interpretation of the iconic Gulf Monaco.