I’ve always loved this watch. I’m a car guy, I explained the significance of the Monaco and the epic coolness of Steve McQueen to my son many years ago when he noticed the watch in an ad. Years later, tragedy happened and my amazing boy died at 26yo. A bright fun guy that loved cars and motor sports. A couple months after he passed my wife and I went to NYC for a charity bicycle ride for breast cancer. We explored the city and had a brief escape from our crushing grief. While doing the mandatory tourist stroll down 5th I looked in a shop window and there it was. The Monaco. I’d never seen one aside from magazines. My immediate reaction was WOW, even more striking in person. A definite presence was felt. Then I started to cry uncontrollably remembering my son. I went in the store weeping, unsettling the staff no doubt. I was treated so graciously and thoughtfully. I told them I was going to buy the watch, I didn’t even know the cost. No other watch was looked at or considered. I tried on the watch and didn’t find it very comfortable, slightly awkward and bulky. I loved it lol. The store showed me the classic Monaco then brought me the Gulf edition that blew me away and I bought it. It’s design and shape has become so comfortable and definitely suits my personality. It’s more than a time piece to me. It’s a connection with my son that I miss every single day and the memories of him and our love of cars, Porsche’s and cool guys like Steve McQueen. Thanks for posting this great explanation and history of IMO a true iconic watch.

I bought a watch because it was on Walter Whites wrist in Breaking bad. I am of course talking about the Casio CA53W

“Holy shxt, is that a Monaco?” “You’re god damn right”

My favorite piece of all time. Absolutely iconic. 10/10 cool factor. Beautiful. I will own one before I die, mark my word.

Every watch person: "I don't like TAG, but I like the Monaco"

I bought the latest Monaco Gulf edition. It’s stunning and a real eye catcher. Let’s be honest there’s so many chronograph, dress and dive watches that just recycle the same design aesthetic. In 2022, the Monaco still looks fresh and unique. A true icon.

All the I hate TAG except the Monaco people joining the conversation in 3...2...1... I love this watch, always have, always will and there is a spot in my watch box for one in the near future.

Steve McQueen liked it. Jessie Pinkman gifted Walter White a Monaco. That's all I need to know.

I bought the Cal 11 remake with the crown on the left side. The coolest watch I own.

Absolutely an icon! To me, in addition to the Monaco, the Speedmaster, Daytona, El Primero, and Navitimer are the top 5 iconic chronos.

Once I can actually afford a watch in this price range the Monaco is my first purchase, absolutely love the looks.

Monaco showed up on my list after seeing Anthony Bourdain wear it to the closing service at El Bulli. A total classic, timelessly cool.

mine with the steel bracelet.. literally "heavy" combination for my small wrist. But it's an Icon with provenance..

Another great video Teddy. When I first saw the Monaco, I thought it was strange and definitely not my style. As I've become more interested in horology over the past year+, I now appreciate what the Monaco is and it's importance in the watch world. I'd love to someday add one to my collection.

The Monaco was my first major watch purchase. This was a gift to myself after my first major promotion. This watch has a special place in my heart.

The Monaco was my first nice watch. The case does take a while to get used to on your wrist. I am in sales(Porsche) and it is quite respected when people come in with watches 10x the cost. Mine came with the blue alligator band which is pretty garish. Had a band made that is quite reminiscent of the band on the original McQueen watch.

I love the Monaco, always have and I always will. It definitely makes a statement on wrist.

Brilliant idea for a series Teddy. Look forward to more installments!

This is my HOLY GRAIL, nice to see some love towards it, thanks Teddy

Really looking forward to seeing the rest of the Icon series!!

Had my CW2113 for 13 years, I love it more and more everyday. Iconic.

I would never touch tag Heuer in the past but when I saw this watch I was very tempted so decided to give it a go and never looked back great looking and very comfortable watch up their with the favourites

Nice review, Teddy. I've been a Monaco fan ever since I saw Steve McQueen wear it in the movie theatre. I took my son to the AD last week and we both tried on this iconic time piece, in the blue dial version, of course. It was a thrill to put it on my wrist.

Im glad Tag still makes this watch,its simply gorgeous.

I love the Monaco! I've been wanting to get me one for quite some time now and I tried on several variations. I finally bought myself the latest Gulf edition yesterday, on the day of the Monaco GP, it just was meant to be :) So happy with this watch, such a nice timepiece, I look forward to wearing it a lot! Great video, by the way!

I love this watch. I actually got it as a gift for my birthday from one of my old students. Trying to wear it everyday, even to the lab.

I've recently bought the Calibre 11. Absolutely love it.

An interesting review Teddy, I have the older caliber 12 version (running seconds at 9 and no hour counter). You're right it does take a little time to get used to the slab sided square dial with a chunk of sapphire on the top compared to the regular circular watches. I got mine at a reasonable price as it was new old stock discontinued. My example therefore also has the usual quirks if a modular dubois-depraz chrono module. The Steve McQueen version was also a left hand drive version allegedly to show people they no longer had to wind the watches, I guess they forgot that you still have to adjust the time. Clever marketing though. Another difference is that the minute markers are all horizontal on a non sunburst blue dial

Well done, Teddy! You are the “go to” guy for all things watches.

It has the looks, the history, and the pop culture references. That’s why it is an icon.

To be iconic this watch needs to be the model with the crown on the left side.

Yes! Finally the Monaco.

I love it, it's on my short list for luxury timepieces

Thank you for showing the watch upclose and not showing us things we could have seen on the web like other youtubers. This was a great vid.

Still have mine my wife bought me 20 years ago I don’t wear as much as I should but I do bring it out it’s still a timeless piece

I got a blue one and it is an absolute icon. It makes me joy each time I look at my wrist😢

Simply love to wear Monaco in almost every occasion. Cause it carries different look and feel everytime. It indicates that you think out of box with this box shaped watch.

Being a huge Steve McQueen / Le Mans fan from a very young age, this watch and the Rolex Submariner (James Bond) have always been special to me. I did buy one about 10 years ago, but went with the non-chrono model since I thought this one was a little out of proportion. But looking at it here, and especially with the new movement, I might have to swap mine for this new one.

It may be "just a Tag," but it's in my Top Three grail watches (along with the Fifty Fathoms and the Reverso). Excellent review, @Teddy!

Love this watch! That movement looks awesome too!

Teddy please do more videos regarding Tag Heuer... Good job

The Monaco definitely is iconic. I will certainly get one in the future. Great video

I have a ref CS2111 circa 1999; the unique shape and presence on the wrist seems to be my go-to casual watch more often not these days. I've had deployant straps crafted in several different colors and it really gets 10x more attention than any other watch I own regardless of price point. Watch enthusiasts, apple watch wearers, and the "no watch" crowd all seem to love it, as do I! Cheers!

Absolutely LOVE the Monaco. It had been my grail watch for 20 years and I finally just got one. "We went for the most faithful interpretation of Steve McQueen's Monaco" You guys know they still make a Calibre 11-powered (albeit a modern version of the C11) Monaco that features a left-hand crown and horizontal indices - JUST like the one McQueen wore? THAT is the quintessential Monaco, and it's the one that's on my wrist right now! And, while you did touch on the Monaco being (among) the world's first automatic chronographs, but you missed it's other contributions to horology - it was also the world's first square chronograph and the first water-resistant square or rectangular watch.

I tried one on in a boutique earlier this year when I was shopping around for a watch. It wore surprisingly well for having a small wrist, and I thought it had a lot of charm. I didn't end up getting it, but someday I might have it fill the chronograph slot in my collection.

Love my 50th anniversary gulf edition. Swapped the blue leather strap to an orange rubber one and always get comments/questions about it. Cool classic watch

Bought mine today, after nearly overthinking the purchase….now I know for sure, I will never stop wearing this watch…

I bought a Cal 11 last year. Loved it, then left it in the box while I wore my other pieces. Tried to sell it but could not get close to what I was asking, so I held onto it.. It's growing on me more and more and I'm wearing it more often. It's really growing on me. I too am not a TAG guy, never have been. But this is truly lovely.

Great video Teddy. This is my first grail watch yet I’ve bought others first. You have reset my focus on this watch. Great content. Maybe a Horology lingo video might be in order. Thank you

Wanted one for a long time and bought the sunburst blue over Matt blue dial which was closer to the OG. It always makes a statement when worn and is constantly on rotation. Got to say harder to rock with cuffed shirts.

Thanks Teddy for reviewing this iconic Tag Heuer. The Monaco is on my short list of watches to own. I prefer the calibers with the crown at 9

Love that watch, especially the calibre 02 model. Teddy, even though you may feel you can wear it, I think it looks good on your wrist.

Iconic or not, I love it. I had no idea about the origins when I first saw it, but its sporty, upbeat and fun, and that's okay in a watch.

I have the Blue Monaco and it's an absolute baller of an icon and a great looking watch to wear.

Interesting watch, with a lot of personality for sure and it's a true icon. Probably it's not for me, but anyway it's undeniable that it's one of the most recognizable chronograph out there.

Sorry to disagree, but the most faithful to the Steve McQueen piece is the Caliber 11 with 9’clock crown, blue mate finish design and enclosed back case, with the Heuer classic logo. Nonetheless, love your videos, keep the good work🤪

one of the greatest watch designs ever

Definitely an icon, both for the horological history and the cultural impact. Bold design that has stood the test of time.

Good evening Teddy! Thanks to you, I just bought this Tag Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen version. Tag should give you some marketing fee. I bought it at the mall today. I’ve been eyeing it for more than 2 years. Have a nice day.

One of my dream watches!!

I've always loved the colour choices on this one. I was initially undecided with the actual design of the watch, but it's really grown on me since the first time I saw it - just not sure if I could pull it off.

i have a monaco cw2113 on a steel bracelet and i love it, i have worn it more than any of my other watches.

Stunning watch! My grail. Thanks Teddy! I still hesitate between this caliber and the caliber 11...

The Monaco pairs well with my 2005 Camry LE. Makes me feel like Steve McQueen. I was always confused that it doesn't have a tachymeter.

One of the coolest watches of all time!

I like this video about the Monaco ! Can you do in in-depth review of all the models, colors and movements, old and new ? That would be really helpfull in buying one, and understanding the differences.

Teddy. Great review. I own the Calibre 11 Reference CAW211P and absolutely love it for all the reasons you mentioned….plus it’s cool as hell.

Fantastic watch. Went and got one today 😌

I think it's a beautiful watch. Some people find it too flashy or flamboyant, but I think it's a watch that can be dressy and sexy at the same time, something only a few pieces have. It depends a lot on how you combine it.

A good fair summary. Thks

I tried a Monoco Gulf on at the ADs. I was very surprised to see how good it looked. It has made it to the list.

I personally love this watch! The design is classic and just "works" for me. I have a few watches on my wish list ahead of it, but I definitely want it in my collection some day. Great look at a classic piece Teddy!

Well done!! Great filming and content

That 15mm thickness makes it look like a wrist brick.

one of these watches I need to try in person :) Like the 60s 70s vibes from it

Crazy that you mention doing a series of videos about true iconic watches as I decided earlier today that I want my watch collecting journey to span some of the greats such as the Heuer Monaco, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, Breitling Navitimer, Cartier Santos (or Tank), Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Rolex Submariner to name a few. Definitely looking forward to this series!

Sublime piece.

one of my favorite watches ever

Gorgeous watch.

I see teddy finally got tired of standing hahaha.

For me, I don't have to get used to it, I love it. Unique.

Love the Monaco! Hoping to own one someday!

In the recent, Monaco GP all the people on the podium were Wearing the Monaco

Monoco is iconic! ❤️

The heuer left crown mcqueen piece is the one to have

Together with the RGM shop video, this is one of my favorite videos you've done. I just got a Monaco Gulf X watch, and I am in love with it. I've always been in love with it, but owning one is very special. Big racing fan! I've been to Le Mans, F1 races, Indycar, etc... This watch is a racing icon for sure! Thanks for sharing!

Since school days I always thought of owning a Tag heuer someday. Later I learned that Tag isn’t getting appreciation from watch enthusiasts which gradually took me away from Tag. Seeing Teddy’s video today has made me develop interest in Tag Heuer again:)) Got to know about the Monaco as it was worn by Shah Rukh Khan in movie Don.

Literally just seen this piece person today then get home and this vid is here waiting

Love it! About to get a Titan Special Edition..

I love it! I think it is great looking. I really thought it is great when I saw it on your wrist. It is fun and sporty and unique. Jeff

This square watch makes me wanna go in circles around it!

Great video, love the Monaco.

I really like the Monaco. Cool design, cool history. Pricey, but cool

I love the watch, I own an older blue model my wife bought me some years ago with the third-party movement they call caliber 12, I have had it maybe 10 years (since the 2010s) and it still runs extremely accurately within a few seconds a day without ever being serviced. Just a great watch, I will say one thing, the shape of the case makes it more prone to dings I have found (mine certainly has a few character lines so to speak!) :-)

you should review some more tags. their aquaracers are gorgeous. and the f1s are amazing. especially the quartz

Nicely done.

I have one and gets more attention than most anything else I have.

I added the Calbrie 11 blue Heuer Monaco to my watch collection every one needs a Monaco in there watch Collection it’s beautiful and a Classic a real icon

I love it and I want one even more now.

Absolutely love it, I own one.