2026 TAG Heuer Monaco TH20-11 Automatic Movement

The 2026 TAG Heuer Monaco timepiece features enhanced ergonomics, achieving a significant improvement in both wearing comfort and refined aesthetics, and is powered by the brand's in-house TH20-11 automatic movement.

As the world’s first square, water-resistant chronograph—and the first to house the world’s first commercial automatic chronograph movement, the Calibre 11—this masterpiece stood truly unique at the time of its inception. A fusion of avant-garde design and technical innovation, the TAG Heuer Monaco collection has, since its birth, consistently asserted its distinctive character with bold flair. Today, the Swiss avant-garde watchmaker TAG Heuer redefines this iconic square masterpiece with an all-new case design. Inspired by the original Monaco 1133 model launched over 50 years ago, this new generation of TAG Heuer Monaco timepieces features dynamic lines that accentuate the collection’s signature square silhouette, optimizing its ergonomics while imbuing it with a distinctly modern aesthetic.

The new timepiece is available in three color variations: the iconic TAG Heuer Monaco Blue, inspired by the legendary watch worn by Steve McQueen in the 1971 film *Le Mans*; a sophisticated deep green model, drawing inspiration from the classic British Racing Green livery and featuring a stunning sunray-brushed and lacquered finish; and a black-dial model that exudes elegance, housed in a bi-color case crafted from Grade 5 titanium and 18K 5N rose gold. Each watch is fitted with a racing-style strap, paired with a newly designed folding clasp made of Grade 5 titanium.

Powering the 2026 TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph series is the brand-new in-house TH20-11 movement—one of the key upgrades in this latest revitalization. Based on the TH20-00 automatic movement found in many of the brand’s chronographs, this new caliber underwent years of intensive structural reconstruction, meticulous finishing, and rigorous testing by TAG Heuer’s in-house R&D team. With an 80-hour power reserve and an extended five-year warranty, the TH20-11 movement elevates the exceptional quality and reliability of the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph series to new heights.

The new TH20-11 movement features a bi-compax layout, with two sub-dials positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock, while the date window is cleverly placed at the 6 o'clock position. This design pays homage to the original Calibre 11 movement—the very inspiration behind the new caliber's designation as the TH20-11. Perhaps the most striking tribute is the placement of the crown on the left side of the case—an iconic design signature of the TAG Heuer Monaco series that remains highly cherished by collectors worldwide to this day www.captainthewatch.is.