Limited to 1911 numbered pieces, Tag Heuer Watches announced the Monza Calibre 36 Re-Version automatic chronograph at Basel 2011. The rationale for the name is that in 1911 the model released the Time of Trip 12 hour Dashboard Chronograph that was particularly designed for airplanes and cars. This made it easier to measure time in the air or while driving and was very popular among aviators and automobile enthusiasts. This latest timepiece appears nearly exactly like the unique Heuer Monza chronograph that was introduced in 1933. Tag Heuer Replica
The re-version is powered by Caliber 36 automated movement and subsequent to the Mikrograph is the fastest watch motion around. It features a typical pair of chrono pushers situated at 2 and four o'clock. The crown is smaller than the unique and is completed is a polished vintage look. The dial has over-sized Arabic numerals with "previous rhodium" luminescence coating on them and on the hand markers. Chemin de fer indexes are used within the counters. Protecting the white dial is a curved, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. MONZA lettering is at 12 o'clock. Blue hour, minute, second and indicator palms distinction beautifully against the white dial.
The case back is completed in exhibition styling to allow viewing of the motion and is protected with a sapphire crystal. It is screwed down conserving every thing water tight. There may be an inscription of each individual number/1911 displaying it's a numbered limited version within the collection.
The 2 sub-dials measure small seconds on the 9 o'clock place and chronograph minute sub-counters at three o'clock. The dial has black minuterie with 05 to 60 minute indication and the date window may be discovered at 4:30.
The case and bezel are made from chrome steel and have a combination of positive-brushed and polished finishes. The shape of the case is a cushion design and is 38mm in diameter giving it a smaller profile than most chronographs on the market. It's water-resistant to one hundred meters and is completed with a brown leather-based strap with the Heuer logo on the internal side. The strap is secured with a folding buckle with security push buttons and the Heuer logo. It is a very interesting vintage watch.
Formula One racing comes into the story of the original design of the watch when in 1975 Niki Lauda gained the world championship for Ferrari. Heuer was official timekeeper and to honor this win, Jack Heuer reworked an present 1930's model right into a particular limited edition sequence he referred to as the Monza. This re-edition is part of the vintage-impressed Basic Heuer Collection; the Monza stays a favorite among collectors.