TAG Heuer Monza Automatic Chronograph Calibre 36

The new TAG Heuer watch is reinterpretations of their epic model from the 1930’s, the famous Monza Chronograph mono-pushbutton. Monza is the town in the Lombardy region of Italy, best known for its fastest Grand Prix motor racing circuit. The original Monza watch from 1930’s was first revamped in 2003, as a part of vintage-inspired Classic Heuer Collection. The collection embraced a range of watches powered by Calibre 6 movements, and chronographs, powered by either the Calibre 17 or the Calibre 36.



The new Monza Automatic Chronograph Calibre 36 is officially presented a couple of days ago at BaselWorld, but it will not become available before June 2011. The watch is produced in a numbered limited edition 1911 pieces, to celebrate the famed “Time of Trip” dashboard chronograph of 1911. The watch is nested in classic cushion-shaped case, with distinctive blue hands floating above the white dial. Both hands and Arabic numerals are covered with vintage-style yellow luminescent coating. Two counters distributed on the dial indicate chronograph seconds and minutes, while small date window positioned at 4:30 completes the functionality.

The movement is based on an El Primero platform, and beats at 36.000 beats per hour, which makes it one of the fastest chronograph movements. The case, crafted in stainless steel, measures 38mm in diameter and has a transparent back with engraved series number.



The Monza Automatic Chronograph Calibre 36 is mounted on classic brown leather strap secured to the wrist with a folding buckle. Water resistant to 100 meters.