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TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph (Ref. CBW2185.FTC8350)
The split-seconds chronograph, or rattrapante, has long been the gold standard of timing precision. First explored by Heuer over a century ago and perfected on racetracks and Olympic timekeepers, it enables the wearer to time two intervals simultaneously — ideal for motorsport, lap timing, and competitive events. At the heart of this timepiece beats the ultra-light Calibre TH81-00, developed with Vaucher Manufacture and weighing just 30 grams. The entire watch weighs only 86 grams.
WHERE MATERIALS COME ALIVE
The case is crafted from TH-Titanium — a pioneering material developed entirely in-house by the TAG Heuer Lab. Four years in the making, this proprietary alloy undergoes a thermal process reorganizing its atomic structure, revealing a natural, faceted pattern unique to each watch. The result? A remarkable technical breakthrough, and a tactile expression of energy and motion, combining visual singularity with the strength and lightness expected from aerospace-grade performance.
BUILT FOR TRANSPARENCY AND SPEED
A sapphire bezel and dial expose the inner architecture of the movement: fine-brushed black DLC titanium bridges, polished bevels, and hand-painted racing stripes. Lime green accents — on the chronograph hand, pushers, and counters — ensure maximum legibility and evoke the vibrant signals of the racetrack.
A NEW ERA OF PRECISION
From Jean Campiche timing Ferrari laps in the 1970s to TAG Heuer’s quartz rattrapante wristwatch unveiled in 1989, split-seconds timing has shaped TAG Heuer’s competitive spirit. This latest piece continues that tradition, not by looking back, but by rewriting what racing precision can look like.
Paired with a hand-stitched black calfskin strap and housed in a full sapphire caseback, each piece is individually numbered and undeniably singular.
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