STEVE McQUEEN AND THE TAG HEUER MONACO: The Story Behind an Iconic Racing Watch

Time Will Tell

Sep 28 2026 | 00:02:47

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Show Notes

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com How did Steve McQueen become permanently associated with the blue Heuer Monaco? This episode tells the story of the 1971 film Le Mans, Jo Siffert’s influence, McQueen’s racing suit, the reference 1133B Monaco, and how one on-screen appearance helped preserve a watch that had struggled commercially during its original production era. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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