About This Watch
The TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf CBL2111.BA0644 unites two of motorsport's most iconic identities: the legendary square-cased Monaco chronograph and the famous Gulf Oil racing livery of light blue and orange. The Monaco first gained immortality on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans, and the Gulf color scheme became synonymous with Porsche and Ford GT racing dominance in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This collaboration marries both legacies in a timepiece that is instantly recognizable and deeply evocative of motorsport's golden age. The dial features Gulf's signature light blue with bold orange racing stripes cutting diagonally across the surface, creating a dynamic and energetic visual effect. The Heuer 02 manufacture movement provides 80 hours of power reserve with column-wheel chronograph architecture, a substantial upgrade over previous Monaco calibers. The square case — still one of the most distinctive shapes in all of horology — measures 39mm and wears larger due to its geometric proportions. The stainless steel bracelet option adds versatility and a more contemporary feel compared to the traditional leather strap alternatives. The Monaco Gulf is both a collector's piece and a wearable celebration of the romance between precision timekeeping and competitive racing.
Specifications
Movement
| Movement Type | Automatic |
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| Caliber | Heuer 02 |
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| Power Reserve | 80 hours |
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| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
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| Jewels | 33 |
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Case
| Case Diameter | 39.0mm |
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| Case Thickness | 15.0mm |
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| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
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| Crystal | Sapphire with anti-reflective coating |
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| Bezel | Fixed, polished steel (square) |
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| Dial Color | Gulf Blue and Orange |
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| Lug Width | 22mm |
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| Lug-to-Lug | 48.0mm |
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Features
| Water Resistance | 100m / 328ft |
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| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
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| Clasp | Folding clasp with safety push-buttons |
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| Weight | 175g |
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| Complications | ChronographDate |
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