Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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From the roar of the Porsche 917 on the Mulsanne Straight to the set of Le Mans, few watches carry the mythology of motorsport quite like this TAG Heuer Monaco worn by Steve McQueen. Chosen personally by McQueen during production of the legendary 1971 racing film, the watch became inseparable from the actor’s enduring legacy as the “King of Cool” and from one of the most celebrated eras in endurance racing history.

Featuring the revolutionary Caliber 11 automatic chronograph movement and preserved with remarkable continuity of provenance for more than five decades, this Monaco is more than a timepiece — it is a surviving artifact from the golden age of racing cinema. Bearing the marks, wear, and history of life on set, the watch stands today as a rare portal into the world of Steve McQueen, Porsche endurance racing, and the enduring romance of Le Mans.

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