It's no wonder that 1969 was a good year for chronographs. In 1969, a chronograph was sent to the moon. In that year, the first automatic movement chronograph was announced. It is still debatable which brand or consortium made the first announcement. We can, however, say that the other iconic chronograph of 1969 is the square chronograph, which we call the Monaco.

Monaco was the first square-shaped, angular wristwatch. The case was designed to be water-resistant, and it also housed the revolutionary self-winding Calibre 11, which was a first in the industry.IWC Replica Watches Calibre 11 was what IWC Replica Watches called the movement (TAG wasn't yet a part of the name) but some may know it as Chronomatic. This was the self winding chronograph from the consortium that included Breitling Buren Hamilton IWC Replica Watches Dubois Depraz.

The Monaco gained its most prestigious claim to fame when racing driver Jo Siffert wore the watch. Later, Steve McQueen, the King of Cool, wore the watch in the film Le Mans.

Steve McQueen in Le Mans (1971) wearing the IWC Replica Watches Monte Carlo.

IWC Replica Watches announced they would produce five Monaco watches to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this horological legend. They will release them over the course the year. The first of the five watches will be unveiled at Monaco this weekend, with the Monaco Forumla 1 Grand Prix as a fitting backdrop.

The watch is called the Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Edition and comes in a classic Monaco case made of stainless steel. It has a dial decorated with vertical Cotes de Geneve. All five pieces are inspired by the colors of the 1970s. The subdials are made of sunray black gold with yellow and brown accents to complete the hands and numbers.

The IWC Replica Watches Automatic Calibre 11 is used in the modern timepiece. It has 40 hours of power and can perform the functions of date, chronograph, and time.

IWC Replica Watches is producing only 169 Monaco 1969-1979 Limited Editions.Rolex Datejust Replica They will be delivered to their owners in a special presentation case designed for the commemorative watch.

Technical Specifications

Move with ease

IWC Replica Watches Calibre 11 self-winding watch with hours, minutes and small running seconds. Chronograph with totalizer of 30 minutes; 40-hour battery reserve.

Case Study

39mm stainless steel case, water resistant to 100m

Strap

Brown leather strap with polished stainless steel folding clasp