BaselWorld 2009: Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Chronograph Gulf Limited Edition 2009 marks possibly the year of the most releases of new Tag Heuer Monaco watches. Besides the Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 and the Monaco 1969 Original Re-Edition and the Monaco 24 Concept, Tag Heuer unveils at the BaselWorld 2009 also the new Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Gulf Limited Edition.

Similar to the Monaco Calibre 12 the Calibre 12 version of the Monaco Gulf keeps the original look but adds new technology and a crystal back window. The seriously upgraded version houses the TAG Heuer Calibre 12 Automatic Chronograph Movement, a high-performance all-Swiss engine based on the Dubois Depraz 2008.

The larger (39mm) case gives the watch a more contemporary look, while the orange and blue meteor dial design, inspired by the Porsche Gulf 917K driven by Steve McQueen in Le Mans, expresses its professional racing heritage. Vintage “Gulf” logo and date window at 6 o’clock, small second at 3 and chronograph minute at 9, faceted and a stylish grey alligator strap with grey stitching – the 5,000-pieces edition is a racing purist’s dream machine.
The new Monaco Gulf is slated for a September release.
Via the Tag Heuer site.

If I would not already own a Tag Heuer Monaco, I would set my eyes on the new Monaco Calibre 12, as it has the most classic design of all Monaco watches.


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