From TAG Heuer’s first launch of the world’s first Monaco watch in 1969 to the stunning debut of the Monaco V4 in 2004, and the birth of the 40th anniversary of Monaco in 2009; ‘Steve Falcon Steve McQueen and legendary GP driver Jo Siffert to F1 World Championship Lewis Hamilton (Lewis Hamilton), the TAG Heuer Monaco series and its star ambassadors have been together for more than forty years. As a Monaco collection chased by fashion people, it is not only a subversion of tradition, but also a synonym for TAG Heuer’s innovative aesthetics.
日 On May 29, 2011, the F1 Monaco Grand Prix is ​​about to begin. As the most difficult stop in F1, the Monaco Monte Carlo circuit has always been called ‘the pearl in the crown’. This time, TAG Heuer will take you to follow the famous watch collector Mr. Ding Zhixiang, enter this country filled with luxury taste even in the air, personally experience the legendary charm of this top event, and explore the legendary story of TAG Heuer Monaco series

At the most challenging track in Monte Carlo, drivers must guarantee the accuracy of every move to avoid accidents. Only the top drivers can win on this track, and the drivers also win the Monaco Grand Prix. The cup serves as a lifetime wish. The Monaco Grand Prix is ​​a fusion of speed and passion. It is so compatible with TAG Heuer’s pursuit of speed limits and challenging timekeeping precision. The Monaco series with the same name as the Grand Prix fully embodies this spirit.

There are three key figures in the birth and legend of the TAG Heuer Monaco series. The first is the fourth generation of the TAG Heuer brand, Mr. Jack Heuer, who has further infused the TAG Heuer’s innate racing spirit into product development, giving birth to the most racing-born Monaco series. The second is the legendary Swiss racer Jo Siffert, who has twice won the Formula 1 Grand Prix and is the first ambassador for the TAG Heuer brand. It is also the prototype of the character in the racing movie ‘Le Mans’. The third is the famous Hollywood star Steve McQueen who brought Monaco into the legendary field. Influenced by his friend Joe Seefeld, McQueen wore Monaco in the film ‘Le Mans’. Since then, the world’s first water-resistant square watch has become famous! TAG Heuer Monaco evolved into an avant-garde style, capturing the spirit of the times and a symbol of dreams and beliefs.

TAG Heuer and McLaren team have cooperated for more than 20 years. It can be said that the McLaren team is the most successful team in the history of the Monaco Grand Prix. Although it won the championship for the first time in 1984, they have won 15 times in 2010. The champion, who won the title 9 times during the 10 years from 1984 to 1993. Senna, Prost, Häkkinen and Hamilton, the winners of the Monaco Grand Prix have all been TAG Heuer’s brand image ambassadors.

Follow Tag Heuer and watch collector Mr. Ding Zhixiang on a trip to Monaco, visit the F1 Monaco station, experience the luxurious life and magnificent architecture of Monaco, explore the legendary history of the Tag Heuer Monaco series, and cheer for Hamilton and Button!

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The design of the new Clayton 1830 pocket watch is inspired by the antique works born in the 19th century of the brand. It is made of 18K red gold and highlights the long-standing high-end watchmaking skills of Baume & Mercier watches. This timepiece is a tribute to Asian culture. It symbolizes outstanding achievements in life and marks the 185th anniversary of Baume & Mercier. The connotation of this pocket watch is by no means a simple timepiece. It will pay tribute to the brand’s long tradition of watchmaking at the 2015 “Watches and Miracles” haute horlogerie exhibition with elegance and refinement.

 Baume & Mercier watch-the perfect fusion of precious heritage and modern creativity
 Since its founding in 1830, Baume & Mercier has been committed to creating a model that has stood the test of time. Adhering to the founder’s motto ‘Aestheticism, only producing the highest quality watches’, the brand draws inspiration from deep traditions and uses antique timepiece pocket watches as the model to create the first pocket watches of the Crichton series. It is a perfect combination of past and present. Unique bond.
 Just like the Asian tradition, the Clayton 1830 pocket watch has become an invaluable symbol of memory, embodying the brand’s outstanding watchmaking quality for 185 years. Like a magical amulet, this pocket watch is worthy of being passed on from generation to generation. It continues the rich heritage of the watch forever and is a tribute to the long history of the brand.

 As an example of Baume & Mercier’s extraordinary watchmaking skills, the new Clifton 1830 pocket watch faithfully reproduces the brand’s rich tradition and superior quality standards. This pocket watch was specially launched for the ‘Watches and Miracles’ Asian High-end Watch Show, with a limited edition of 30 pieces, paying tribute to the year of the brand’s birth-1830.
This timepiece will impress watchmakers and enthusiasts alike.
 Clifton’s 1830 five-minute timepiece pocket watch
 In the world of fine watchmaking, timepieces, especially minute repeater timepieces, are well-deserved masterpieces of high-level complication. Only talented master watchmakers can produce them. This new pocket watch is undoubtedly a model of precious timepieces, showing the fine watchmaking skills of Baume & Mercier for 185 years. The pocket watch is 50 mm in diameter and can be held in the palm of your hand. The 18K red gold case is polished with satin finish, with a simple shape and exquisite mechanism. The silver-white arc-shaped dial is decorated with Arabic numerals and 18K red gold studs. The hands are also made of red gold, bringing modern elegance to the whole. The exquisite case back is reminiscent of the brand’s 19th century antique pocket watches. The skeletonized movement crafted by the Baume & Mercier design studio is clearly visible under the sapphire crystal case back. The timekeeping mechanism is driven by a sheath key located at 4 o’clock, which sounds once every hour with low bass, and once every five minutes with successive bass and treble. Clifton’s 1830 five-minute timepiece pocket watch not only sounded the clock on time, but also played a unique and melodic melody like an instrument. The creativity of this timepiece is derived from the melodious sound of Stradivari. Like most top timepieces born in the early 20th century, this pocket watch is also equipped with a ‘full switch’ security mechanism: if the button on the right side of the case is not pushed to the bottom, the timekeeping mechanism will not be activated, thereby avoiding incorrect timekeeping.

 Sublime and sophisticated movement, highlighting the excellence of fine watchmaking
 Clifton’s 1830 five-minute timekeeping pocket watch is equipped with an extremely fine manual winding movement, vibrating at 18,000 times per hour (2.5 Hz) and a power reserve of 46 hours. Baume & Mercier Dubois
Based on the Dépraz add-on module movement (D73), this skeletonized movement is specially created. It is exquisite and exquisitely presents the aesthetic elements of antique timepieces: the bridge and the splint are specially cut. Decorated in Geneva with blue steel screws. In order to enjoy the extreme sound and high-quality time reporting of pocket watches, Baume & Mercier specially equipped customers with JMC
Lutherie’s ultra-light resonance disc is a composite of precious spruce and Nomex® / Kevlar® honeycomb structures. The craftsmanship of this base is no different from a real instrument. Limited edition of 30 pieces of Clayton 1830 five-minute timepiece made of 18K red gold, with a black lambskin strap, decorated with 18K red gold buttons and buckles. This pocket watch also comes with a luxurious watch box, which contains a leather storage bag, so you can take care of your precious timepiece at any time.
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