Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco Chronograph went under the hammer
The cult watch from the watch company TAG Heuer - Monaco Chronograph watch - was sold for 799,500 dollars. TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph watch adorned the wrist of the Hollywood star Steve McQueen in the famous movie "Le Mans".
Steve McQueen with TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph in the famous movie "Le Mans"
Jack Heuer in 1970 brought to Nanli Donald, who was involved in props for the film, its products, from which for the main character to have been selected the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph watch.
Steve McQueen’s TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
As we know, the company Heuer first in 1969 introduced the first model of the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph, clothed it in a waterproof square case. This elegant racing watch with blue dial and black alligator strap was not the only exhibit of McQueen's personal belongings, put up for auction. American passport bearing his signature was sold for 46,125 dollars.
Steve McQueen’s TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
Estimated price for the Steve McQueen’s watch seemed somewhat high - $ 200 000, especially considering the fact that in 2009 the other watch of the star have been sold for just 80,000 dollars, and presented at the auction watch had not even been released in a single copy. Nevertheless, the results exceeded all expectations, and the watch went under the hammer for 799,500 dollars.
Official website of TAG Heuer watches.
Written by Lucy Vuiton
