Steve McQueen’s Tag Heuer Monaco Fetches $799,500

The 1971 Steve McQueen film Le Mans may not have grossed very much in the United States, but a watch worn by McQueen in the film brought in a whopping $799,500 during an auction at Profiles in History yesterday. The 1970 Tag Heuer Monaco was personally selected by McQueen for his endurance-racer character Mike Delaney, […]

By Seth Semilof

MikroTourbillonS: TAG Heuer’s First Double Tourbillon

TAG Heuer surprised many in the world of haute horology when it officially unveiled the new MikroTourbillonS earlier this month. Two uncaged tourbillons, built in-house by TAG Heuer, regulate the movements of the watch and the chronograph. The watch is housed in a 45 mm Carrera case of rose gold accented by black tantalum, which […]

Brand Ambassador Cameron Diaz Says A TAG Heuer Was Her First Luxury Timepiece

In rags-to-riches stories, a question often posed is, “What’s the first thing you bought?” For actress Cameron Diaz, it was a TAG Heuer timepiece that she bought with her first acting paycheck. Little did she know she would eventually become an ambassador for the luxury watch company. “I decided to become the ambassador for Tag […]

As Swatch Cuts Deliveries, Tag Heuer To Use Japanese Seiko Parts

When Swiss rival Swatch cut supply lines, Tag Heuer made the announcement that the brand would be sourcing parts from Japanese manufacturer Seiko. The change, the Watchmaker states, would not harm the prized “Swiss made” tag. Swatch, which has been the main supplier for the Swiss watch industry for decades, has sent watch companies searching […]

Brand Ambassador Maria Sharapova Talks To Haute Time At The Grand Opening Of TAG Heuer’s Aventura Outpost

“Miami is always one of our top markets, but Aventura Mall specifically is such a destination, with both domestic and international visitors,” said Alyssa Mischon, Vice President of Strategic Planning for TAG Heuer North America, as she gives Haute Time a tour of the brand’s new Aventura outpost, making this the second TAG Heuer boutique location in […]

Cameron Diaz Revealed as TAG Heuer’s New Link Lady

As TAG’s newest promoter for their latest line of Link Lady Watchers, Cameron Diaz was one of the most talked about secrets at this year’s Baselworld watch fair. Nobody knew who would be representing the line until TAG’s launch party on March 7, when Cameron Diaz appeared on stage wearing one of the latest models. […]

TAG Heuer Baselworld 2012 Preview

The main watch show of the year- Baselworld- kicks off next week in Basel, Switzerland. It’s a chaotic week when watch brands rival for the interest of customers, collectors and the press. About 1800 companies will be present at Basel, with more than 100,00 visitors anticipated. The main attraction is the opportunity to see the […]

Luxury Timepieces Find a Home on the Courts

The Australian Open final not only announced a winner of the game but also announced one in the world of luxury timepieces. More and more players have started endorsing watches and they gaining worldwide market exposure in the course, manufacturers are starting to pursue the results of big events with as much fascination as clothing […]

Steve McQueen’s Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Automatic Chronograph

  Steve McQueen’s favorite watch the Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 12 Automatic Chronograph, has debuted in a new version. The TAG Heuer Monaco seriesas originally introduced by Heur in 1969 in honor of the Monaco Grand Prix and worn by the Hollywood icon in his 1971 film Le Mans. The updated classic has is a square case designed rugged […]