WATCHES & WONDERS 2024 MAY as well have been a motor racing event. After all, TAG Heuer came well prepared with a trio of new eye-catching chronographs – the ultimate race timekeepers.

TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph

TAG Heuer watches are known for precision and avant-garde design. This new chronograph, which can measure two separate time intervals concurrently, builds on a rich history of watchmaking and contrarian styling.

Since the early 1900s, TAG Heuer has been driven to master the chronograph. The Micrograph, capable of recording 1/100th of a second, was used during the Olympic Games in the 1920s and 1930s. The brand’s pioneering spirit continued with the Microsplit, which has a split-seconds function added.

TAG Heuer stopwatches were a staple in motorsports in the 1960s and, in 1989, the brand introduced the quartz split-seconds chronograph, which was a big hit in the 1990s. Now TAG Heuer unveils the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph.

At the heart of this latest addition to the lineage is the newly launched calibre TH81-00, an intricate self-winding mechanism crafted entirely in titanium, making it one of the lightest automatic chronograph movements TAG Heuer has created. And it’s housed in the distinctive  Monaco square case.

When it was rolled out 55 years ago, the Monaco chronograph’s contrarian design shattered conventions in the watchmaking world. Its iconic status was further sealed when it became the first water-resistant square chronograph wristwatch. The new Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph stands to further redefine watch design.

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Constructed using light materials such as grade-five titanium, the 41 mm chronograph weighs only 85 grams and  showcases a singular appearance where sapphire crystal and transparency play key roles. Fusing titanium and sapphire, the watch impresses with its case crafted from half of each, enhancing its uniqueness. 

The new chronograph is presented in sporty red, the racing DNA of TAG Heuer; and classic blue, a nod to the Monaco’s original colour code. The caseback, made entirely of sapphire crystal, offers an unobstructed view of the movement.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Named after the legendary Carrera Panamericana Road race, the TAG Heuer Carrera is a symbol of classic elegance, extreme legibility and precision. It has shaped the development of the chronograph wristwatch for over 60 years and remains a pillar of the genre. Collectors and racers still eagerly await new models every year.

The Carrera Chronograph is a modern take on the 7753 SN – a timepiece from the late 1960s and noted for its panda dial (a silver dial with two black sub-dials), legibility and clever design. In the new watch, the design has been refined and the panda looks refreshed in a  new “glass-box” construction, which elevates readability further. Red-lacquered sub-dial hands are added to amplify contrast, ensuring clarity at a glance.

The 39 mm steel case is redeveloped for a more seamless flow. Topping it is a sapphire crystal that harks back to 1970s Heuer Carrera models. The watch is paired with a steel bracelet – a first on the redesigned Carrera collection.

The chronograph comes with a five-year extended warranty and is powered by a bi-directional winding in-house movement fitted with a new shield-shaped rotor. It has an impressive 80 hours’ power reserve.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Skipper

The Carrera Chronograph Skipper has gone gold in its latest reincarnation. After making a comeback in a 39 mm stainless steel case following a long absence – 40 years – the Skipper is now also housed in an 18-ct 5N rose gold case.

Yes, TAG Heuer has a sailing watch in its Carrera collection, which is long associated with motor sports. Like the steel Skipper, the gold version is also based on the “glass-box” design unveiled early last year to toast the 60th anniversary of the Carrera chronograph. As with the former, the colour scheme of the gold Skipper is inspired by the original Skipper of 1968, which showcased a sea-blue dial with two contrasting sub-dials.

The latter was launched to celebrate the victory of the New York Yacht Club’s Intrepid over New Zealand’s Dame Pattie in the previous year’s America’s Cup.

Apart from material, the gold Skipper is an exact replica of the steel one. The gold case combines fine brushed and polished finishes.