Heuer Monaco 'Steve McQueen'

It doesn’t take a Heuer fan to recognize the “Steve McQueen” watch. The Monaco is easily the most recognizable Heuer and probably one of the easiest watches to spot from a mile away - its oversized squared steel case and blue dial positively jump off the wrist. When Steve McQueen was presented a table full of Heuers to wear while filming Le Mans, the Monaco was the one to catch is eye, and it’s easy to see why. Launched in 1969, the Monaco is powered by the legendary Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement, the first of its kind. Popular with racers and enthusiasts alike from its launch, the watch reached mythical status on the wrist of every guy's secret man-crush, Steve McQueen, who selected it as part of the attire of his character Michael Delaney in the 1972 racing film, Le Mans. (Side Note: if you haven't seen this film, make it your number one priority in life!). The connection between Heuer and McQueen was forever cemented, and the Monaco lives on today as a true horological i