Introducing The New TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1

TAG Heuer has always been synonymous with precision, innovation, and an unbreakable bond with motorsport. Now, the brand celebrates its triumphant return as Formula 1’s Official Timekeeper with a watch that merges racing adrenaline with haute horology, the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1, unveiled for Watches and Wonders 2025.

For over 55 years, the Monaco collection has stood as a true icon, a title few timepieces have earned. Its bold square case and left-sided crown defied convention, becoming a symbol of daring design and technical mastery, cemented in history when Steve McQueen wore it in Le Mans. The new Split-Seconds Chronograph | F1 carries that legacy forward, infusing every detail with the spirit of Formula 1.

Crafted in lightweight, scratch-resistant white ceramic, the case balances modern aesthetics with ergonomic precision measuring 41mm in diameter and 15.2mm in thickness. Every angle has been hand-finished to a flawless polish, while ceramic pushers and a crown reinforce its racing-ready durability. Through the sapphire caseback, you can admire the intricate mechanics of the movement.

The translucent red-tinted dial captures the high-octane thrill of a race with chronograph counters mimicking the asphalt and markings of a circuit, and Super-LumiNova-coated hands and indices ensure legibility. At 3 o’clock, a 30-minute counter keeps lap times; at 6 o’clock, small seconds sit beside the F1 logo; and at 9 o’clock, a 12-hour chronograph counter completes the trio. The dial even features F1 commentator David Croft’s legendary phrase: “LIGHTS OUT & AWAY WE GO.”

The star of the show is TAG Heuer’s split-seconds chronograph (rattrapante), where two central hands work in tandem: the white hand tracks total elapsed time like a race clock, while the red hand can be stopped independently (via the 9 o’clock pusher) to record lap times or intervals, all without interrupting the main timing. This function traces its roots to TAG Heuer’s legendary stopwatches, like the Mikrosplit (1916) and the Heuer 11.402 used by Scuderia Ferrari team in the 1960s. The automatic Calibre TH81-00, that is powering the watch, continues that legacy as one of the brand’s lightest, most advanced split-seconds movements, beating at 36,000 vph (5 Hz) with a 65-hour power reserve (55 hours when the chronograph is active).

The watch comes with a textured white calfskin strap, secured by a grade-5 titanium deployant clasp. Limited to just 10 pieces, each individually numbered, the watch is priced at CHF 155,000, approximately AED 645,000.

For more details, visit TAG Heuer’s official website.