TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton "Racing Red" automatic 39 mm Full Set 2023

The Story

Introduced in 2023 to celebrate the 80th Monaco Grand Prix, the TAG Heuer Monaco Racing Red marks a new chapter in the Monaco saga, more than fifty years after the first Heuer model of 1969. An icon among racing chronographs, the Monaco immediately stood out as a watch of pure innovation — the first square-cased automatic chronograph with water resistance, symbolizing both modernity and speed. Immortalized on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans, it became inseparable from motorsport culture and avant-garde watch design.

With this Racing Red edition, TAG Heuer reinterprets its heritage through a thoroughly contemporary and technical lens. For the first time in the collection’s history, the Monaco features a skeleton dial, revealing the inner workings of the Heuer 02 movement and expressing a bold, architectural style. The vivid red accents symbolize passion and racing energy — from the glow of heated brakes to the flash of car bodies and the spark of starting lights.

Designed as a tribute to TAG Heuer’s competitive spirit and technical mastery, this Racing Red edition stands out as one of the most daring modern Monaco models — a watch that looks boldly to the future while remaining true to its legendary past.

The Model

Bold and dynamic, the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton “Racing Red” retains the emblematic square silhouette of the collection, with a 39 mm case crafted in Grade 2 sandblasted titanium — a material that’s lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant. Its fully microblasted finish gives it a matte, technical appearance, contrasted by the polished facets of the beveled sapphire crystal and elongated pushers. Water-resistant to 100 meters, it remains faithful to Monaco’s sporty DNA.

The dial is a true piece of contemporary design. Its open-worked construction reveals the movement’s mechanical structure, with angular surfaces, visible bridges, and sculpted sub-dials giving it an almost architectural presence. The color palette captures the spirit of racing: matte black for the tarmac, metallic grey for engine parts, and vibrant red for the thrill and adrenaline of the track.

Hands and indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova®, ensuring excellent readability in all conditions. The vivid red chronograph seconds hand and matching red column wheel — visible through the caseback — underscore the watch’s racing DNA. The date display at 6 o’clock integrates seamlessly into the composition without disturbing the dial’s balance.

The watch is paired with a bi-material strap combining black rubber and leather, secured by a sandblasted titanium folding clasp. This blend of materials and textures enhances the watch’s sporty aesthetic while ensuring optimal comfort on the wrist.

The Calibre

Beneath its skeletonized dial, the TAG Heuer Monaco “Racing Red” is powered by the in-house Heuer 02 calibre, a modern automatic chronograph movement fully designed and assembled by TAG Heuer. With its integrated construction and red column wheel visible through the back, it embodies the precision engineering and performance that define the Monaco line.

Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), the Heuer 02 offers an exceptional 80-hour power reserve — one of the longest in its category. Its optimized architecture ensures smooth, precise chronograph engagement and highly efficient automatic winding, even under demanding use.

Visible through the sapphire caseback, the Heuer 02 reveals elegant finishing with Côtes de Genève stripes and an openworked rotor engraved in red, echoing the dial accents. Both technical and striking, this movement perfectly embodies TAG Heuer’s Technique d’Avant-Garde philosophy — where mechanical mastery becomes a form of design expression.

The Package

This TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton “Racing Red” is offered Full Set, including its original box, manual, and guarantee card dated 2023. It has undergone a complete inspection and water-resistance test in our workshop to ensure perfect operation.

Note: a small scratch is visible on the clasp, though it does not detract from the watch’s overall excellent condition.
It remains covered by the TAG Heuer international warranty until 2028, offering peace of mind and confidence to its future owner.