Speeding ahead with TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12

F1 in Monaco has passed. But not the hype around the newest and hottest launch of the year – TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12, a limited-edition version of the Monaco that celebrates the Swiss brand’s racing heritage with a unique engine-inspired expression of a jumping-hour display. 

Limited to 50 individually numbered pieces, the TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12 celebrates TAG Heuer’s racing DNA. It is an invitation for collectors to experience an exclusive combination – www.tagheuer.com

Debuting at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026, this limited-edition timepiece captures TAG Heuer’s enduring connection to speed, performance, and mechanical excellence.

About this launch 

* Crafted in Grade 5 titanium, the signature square case frames the round movement, creating the refined duality that defines the TAG Heuer Monaco design language, squaring the circle. Four DLC – coated open-worked arches suspend the movement within the case, introducing both depth and transparency, hallmarks of Avant-Garde Horlogerie timepieces.
* The sandblasted and brushed rotating pistons with engraved Arabic numerals lacquered in black emphasize the mechanical sophistication of the jumping hour display. Lightweight yet robust, the titanium case is topped with a domed sapphire crystal and casebacak. It also features a square sapphire bezel that maximizes visibility on the pistons from all angles.
* The open-worked dial invites the wearer to explore the intricate mechanics beneath, echoing the finishes and precision of engine blocks, as if peering under the hood of a finely tuned supercar. The vertical grooves at the center of the dial evoke high-performance engine covers while the skeletonized central minute hand mimics that of dashboard instruments, underscoring the watch’s racing inspiration down to the smallest details. A rubber strap with textile embossing and red hand-stitching completes th e sporty aesthetics of this incredible timepiece.

A little bit of history

* From Steve McQueen racing around the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans in 1970 to Max Verstappen commanding the racetrack today, TAG Heuer has consistently embodied the heartbeat of motorsport.
* Introduced in 1969, the Heuer Monaco was a game changer. It was the world’s first square, water-resistant chronograph wristwatch, and among the first commercialized self-winding chronograph powered by the Calibre 11. Recognizable by its unconventional left-sided crown, it was named after the glamorous principality of Monaco and its legendary Formula 1® racetrack. The TAG Heuer Monaco quickly ascended to iconic status, becoming a symbol of avant-garde watchmaking. Visionary and futuristic model was introduced to mark this milestone: the TAG Heuer Monaco.