Released as a limited edition of 5,000 pieces, this reference is historically significant as the first time the company revisited its pre-TAG heritage, a successful move that helped pioneer the vintage reissue trend across the industry. The watch used a modern calibre that shifted the crown to the conventional 3 o’clock position. Crucially, the decision to use the original "HEUER" logo signaled a commitment to authenticity that resonated with collectors.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Signs of Wear Production: 1998 Contents: Fullset, Limited to 5000pcs Genre: Neo-Vintage Chronograph
Size: 38mm Thickness: approx. 13mm Lug width: approx. 20mm
Case: Steel rectangular case, brushed pattern, light signs of wear Bezel: Brushed pattern bezel, light wear Dial: Black dial, circular minute track, applied markers, tritium lume plots Hands: Broad pencil hands, tritium lume
Crown: Original and functional steel crown and pushers, light wear Crystal: Original dome plexi crystal Bracelet: AM black strap Caseback: Solid screw caseback with number of production, light wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: Calibre 17