Automobiles and 2024 1:1 TAG Heuer replica watches have been closely linked from the beginning, both coming into prominence around the turn of the century and evolving considerably during the first half of the 1900s — furthered even more when Heuer made the first patented dashboard chronograph in 1911. However, it was the heyday of auto racing in the ‘50s and ‘60s that cemented the link for good.

Few perfect UK TAG Heuer fake watches make auto enthusiasts’ gears turn more than the TAG Heuer Monaco — notably the blue dial variant seen on the wrist of Steve McQueen in his 1971 film Le Mans. Now, one of the watches used on screen is headed to auction via Sotheby’s.

Automatics for Autos

While Rolex had become the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway in 1962 and debuted their Cosmograph in 1963, it wasn’t until the end of the decade that the first automatic chronograph movement was born during a “race” between Zenith, Seiko, and Heuer in 1969. In collaboration with Breitling and Hamilton, cheap Swiss TAG Heuer replica watches‘ Caliber 11 was initially placed inside its Carrera, Monaco, and Autavia models.

Named after the Monaco Grand Prix, the Monaco was especially appealing with its square case and left-side crown. Prop master Don Nunley must’ve thought so when he was tasked with picking a timepiece for one Steve McQueen to immortalize in his upcoming 1971 film Le Mans. The China wholesale copy TAG Heuer watches’ appearance on the silver screen catapulted its fame to the stratosphere where it’s now arguably the most legendary racing watch ever made.

The Heuer Monaco from Le Mans

While the late actor preferred a Hanhart 417 and Rolex Submariner in his personal life, the best TAG Heuer Monaco copy watches UK is now arguably the timepiece best associated with the American icon. The example that’s up for auction this December is one of six top online fake TAG Heuer Monaco watches sent by Heuer, with the most famous one being the one seen in the legendary photo of McQueen as driver Michael Delaney buttoning his outfit. While McQueen wore all six, only the four featuring leather straps appeared on screen (the other two had metal bracelets). It’s unclear which reference was the one on McQueen’s wrist during the photo above.

Two of these leather strap references sold at auction back in 2009 ($87,600) and 2012 ($799,500), and now sit at the TAG Heuer Museum in Switzerland. Another, which popped up at an auction in 2020 and sold for a Heuer-record $2.2 million, was originally given to his personal mechanic Haig Alltounian after filming. Meaning, this upcoming fourth Swiss made super clone TAG Heuer watches might be the last time for a long time that a McQueen Monaco becomes available for sale.

The TAG Heuer Monaco replica watches for men up for auction now has been owned by Bevan Weston, the set mechanic on Le Mans. He sold it privately in 2010 and this is the first time the public has had the chance to purchase it.

Pricing & Availability

Estimated to sell between $500,000 and $1 million, the high quality TAG Heuer Monaco fake watches from Le Mans might actually sell for far more, seeing as it will be the last chance for many collectors to own one for themselves. On display at this weekend, the timepiece will go up for auction on December 11 as part of the “Heuer Champions” auction featuring other iconic Heuer references. Head over to Sotheby’s website to register to bid.