It doesn’t take a Heuer fan to recognize the “Steve McQueen” watch.

The Monaco is easily the most recognizable Heuer and probably one of the easiest watches to spot from a mile away. When Steve McQueen was presented a table full of Heuers to wear while filming Le Mans, the Monaco was the one to catch is eye, and it’s easy to see why.

Launched in 1969, the original Monaco was powered by the legendary Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement, the first of its kind. Popular with racers and enthusiasts alike from its launch, the watch reached mythical status on the wrist of every guy's secret man-crush, Steve McQueen, who selected it as part of the attire of his character Michael Delaney in the 1972 racing film, Le Mans. (Side Note: if you haven't seen this film, make it your number one priority in life!). The connection between Heuer and McQueen was forever cemented, and the Monaco lives on today in various modernized forms, but with much of the same appeal, aesthetics, and pedigree. 

This black dialed Re-Edition from the 2000s possesses a few modern refreshes to the bracelet, movement, and clasp - all of which round out a package that allows this watch to be perfectly daily-wearable for almost any occasion.

With its unmistakable square-case shape, matching squared subsidiary dials, and  memorable tie to the original King of Cool, the Monaco is the epitome of iconic, and on the wish list of every car nut on the planet.

If you’re searching for an icon that has broken through the world of watches and become something more of an icon all on its own, look no further.