![]() ![]() In 2014, the engineers at Tag Heuer out-did themselves again, and released an updated Monaco V4, the first watch in the world that featured a belt driven tourbillon. ![]() ![]() The Monaco V4 had an exceptional belt-driven movement. The V4 was a way for Tag Heuer to flex with their craftsmanship and skill, and show the world what they were capable of making. Tag Heuer released the Monaco V4, a true horological marvel, in 2004 at Baselworld. Over 2.200 watches competed, but the new Monaco caliber took home the prize. In 2007, Tag Heuer even won the ‘iF Product Design Award’ for the Monaco caliber 360 LS Concept Chronograph. They have always invested in improving the movement and experimenting with complications, without affecting the aesthetic too much. The incredibly popular design of the Monaco didn’t mean that Tag Heuer would just sit around and rake in the profits. The Monaco has had countless variations and different editions, but always with the same recognizable DNA. When McQueen was gaining renewed popularity in the 1990’s (even though he died in 1980), Heuer decided to re-introduce the watch in 1998. Heuer discontinued the Monaco in the mid 1970’s. 50 years later and decades after McQueen’s death, the Monaco is still linked to McQueen, and McQueen is still linked to the Monaco. When Steve McQueen wore the watch in the 1971 classic ‘Le Mans’, the Monaco was instantly brought to a legendary status. Back then, the Monaco was seen as revolutionary, because it was the first square cased chronograph. Para su 40.º aniversario, TAG Heuer empieza a producir el Monaco V4. The Monaco was introduced by Heuer in 1969 in honor of the Monaco Grand Prix. embodied in its Monaco, the square watch made famous by the film Le Mans. Why is this watch so important for Tag Heuer? Is it just the special shape, or is there more to this story? Let’s find out! McQueen Tag Heuer is most famous for its chronographs: a watch genre it has excelled. The Monaco has been a hit since 1969, and has been their showpiece ever since. By the way, the name V4 derives from the movement’s four barrels, which are mounted on a V-shaped main plate angled at 15 degrees, like cylinders in a high-end racing engine.The Monaco is one of Tag Heuer’s most iconic and recognizable models. Maybe it’s a matter of liking the design? Personally i really like both the design and the revolutionary techniques of the V4. Unfortunately, like more revolutionary ideas, the Monaco V4 was greeted with mixed emotions. And it’s movement will have a COSC qualified movement with three-day power reserve!! Nice… TAG Heuer, very nice!! TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Concept Watch TAG Heuer plans to present this watch as part of the regular collection in a few years. Especially now i know the belts are only 0.5 mm thick, while a human hair from the head measures around the 0.9 mm. Now that sounds interesting, doesn’t? I’m blown away by this incredible and revolutionary idea. For the rotating parts, ceramic roller bearings are used instead of the standard synthetic rubies. A gear system engages a cog and then translates the linear movement into a rotating movement. The four barrels are aligned two-by-two and are linked by a V-shaped bridge (hence the name of the model) and angled at 15° with respect to the dial. The oscillating weight traditionally used to wind an automatic watch has been replaced by a linear oscillating weight that moves along a track between the watch’s four spring barrels. The pinions of the traditional movement are replaced with a series of toothed drive belts. ![]()
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