In fact, the original Monaco time teller was made famous by Steve McQueen in the iconic ‘Le Mans’ movie of 1971, distinctive for its square body and intricate face. Of course, with McQueen comes ‘cool’ because, after all, he was the king of cool. The Monaco became a cult classic and saw many special editions and plays on the original design, with various automotive collaborations along the way, but none were anywhere near as exclusive as the watchmaker’s latest creation.

The TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph is able to record multiple time intervals that start together but end at differing points, featuring two central hands and an additional ‘pusher’. While other watchmakers have tried, and failed, to produce a reliable split-seconds wristwatch, TAG Heuer opted to collaborate with world-class movement manufacturer Vaucher to ensure a product that was up to the task.