Watches And Wonders 2025: TAG Heuer Introduces The Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 As A Homage To Its Formula 1’s Return
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Formula 1 is the dominant theme at TAG Heuer this year for they are formally announced as the sport’s official timekeepers. There’s a definitive motorsport heritage that the brand is richly imbued with and their latest release is the ultimate motorsport expression of their beloved icon, the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1. This watch introduced by TAG Heuer at Watches and Wonders 2025 is a full-throttle, no-holds-barred celebration of its return as Formula 1’s official timekeeper. And trust me, this isn’t just another racing-inspired watch - it’s a love letter to F1, crafted in ceramic, sapphire and pure adrenaline.
When High Horology Meets High Speed
The Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 features a 41mm square case, not in steel or titanium, but in gleaming white ceramic and sapphire crystal. There’s no metal skeleton, just pure, unapologetic avant-garde engineering. Inside, the Caliber TH81-00 (developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier) hums at a blistering 5 Hz, packing a split-seconds chronograph complication and up to 65 hours of power reserve. This isn’t just a watch - it’s a mic drop from TAG Heuer, proving they’re still at the forefront of precision and innovation.
The Devil’s In The Details
Every inch of this Monaco screams F1. The typefaces are straight from a race car’s dashboard. The movement’s bridges have been finished with checkered-flag motifs. Even the TAG Heuer shield on the dial is hand-lacquered in red and green. On the movement side is the central rotor which gets a periphery depicting the kerbs on a racing track.
But the real magic is the dial. A translucent red expanse, like the glow of brake lights at night, revealing the intricate mechanics beneath. The sub-dials have been textured like fresh asphalt. The watch’s split-seconds hand is controlled by a red-lacquered titanium pusher at 9 o’clock. Then there are the words etched beside the registers: “Lights Out” and “& Away We Go”, the iconic race start call from F1 commentator David Croft lovingly known as Crofty. If that doesn’t give F1 enthusiasts chills, nothing else can.
The watch is strapped onto a white calfskin band with a grade-5 titanium clasp. The Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 is a piece of motorsport history on your wrist. And with only 10 pieces being made, it’s as exclusive as a podium finish.
Why This Watch Matters?
The Monaco is back to its rule-breaking roots, but with a split-seconds complication and enough F1 DNA to make every motorsport enthusiast crave for one. However, this isn’t just a watch for F1 fans. It’s a watch for those with a passion for speed and a love for avant-garde horology. With the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 introduced by TAG Heuer at Watches and Wonders 2025, they’ve succeeded in capturing the fiery essence of Formula 1 on your wrist.
