Heuer. An Unusual and Large Stainless Steel Square-Shaped Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date

Signed Heuer, Monaco, Automatic Chronograph, Tool No. 033, Ref. 1133, Case No. 159'476, Circa 1970

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Heuer. An Unusual and Large Stainless Steel Square-Shaped Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date
Signed Heuer, Monaco, Automatic Chronograph, Tool No. 033, Ref. 1133, Case No. 159'476, Circa 1970
Cal. 12 automatic movement, 17 jewels, blue dial, applied long and short baton numerals, luminous hands, red chronograph hand, inner minute divisions with white fifth second marks and luminous accents, two square-shaped subsidiary dials for 12 hours, and 30 minutes registers, date aperture, large square-shaped case with flared sides, two round chronograph buttons in the band, winding crown in the left band, snap on case back, stainless steel Heuer buckle, case, dial, and movement signed
40mm width

Lot Essay

Heuer introduced the Monaco reference 1133 in 1969 as part of a line of automatic chronographs. The self-winding chronograph was a completely new innovation at that time. The present Monaco reference 1133B features a blue dial with white registers, which inspired later re-editions. The pre 1133B was made from circa 1969 until 1974.T he Monaco was equipped with an unusual square-shaped case made by Piquerez. Heuer secured an exclusive deal with Piquerez for these cases. This watch remains particularly famous as Steve McQueen wore a similar Monaco reference 1133B in the car racing movie “Le Mans” and this version is often called “the Steve McQueen Monaco” as a result. Unappreciated at the time, the Monaco has now become a cult classic with collectors. The interesting case design, rich history, innovative movement, and the association with Steve McQueen make this watch sought after by collectors and a statement piece.

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