SAVOIR FAIRE The Chronograph Revolution

For more than 160 years, TAG Heuer has shaped the destiny of the chronograph. From Edouard Heuer’s 1887 oscillating pinion and the 1916 Mikrograph’s hundredth-of-a-second precision to the 1969 Calibre 11 — one of the first automatic chronograph movements — and the 2011 Mikrotimer measuring 1/1 000th of a second, every advance has pursued one goal: to master time at its finest fraction. The chronograph lies at the heart of TAG Heuer’s DNA, and in 2026, the Maison celebrates this enduring passion with a true revolution: the Calibre TH80-00.

At its core lies a compliant mechanism that replaces traditional chronograph components with flexible parts engineered to bend rather than pivot. This friction-free architecture limits the need for lubrication, limits wear, and, paired with the TH-Carbonspring oscillator, they deliver unmatched durability, reliability, and precision. Jointly developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, where TAG Heuer engineered the entire compliant chronograph mechanism, the Calibre TH80-00 establishes a new benchmark for mechanical chronographs — an avant-garde achievement that pushes the boundaries of horology.

To unveil such an innovation, TAG Heuer turned to a design legend that has always defied convention: the TAG Heuer Monaco. The new TAG Heuer Monaco Evergraph carries this pioneering spirit forward, powered by the revolutionary Calibre TH80-00. Its 40 mm grade 5 titanium case balances strength and lightness, while the translucent dial reveals the movement’s squared geometry. Inside beats the TH-Carbonspring oscillator, antimagnetic, resistant to shocks and operating at 5Hz for greater precision. Every detail — from the elongated pushers to the reversed movement construction — serves ergonomics, legibility, and performance.

With the Calibre TH80-00, TAG Heuer once more proves why it is the master of the chronograph. This movement introduces a new dimension of performance — an exceptionally durable, reliable, and precise chronograph. Distilling more than a century of innovation into one bold creation, the Calibre TH80-00 stands as the avant-garde chronograph of the 21st century — proof that true mastery lies in daring to challenge the status quo.