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Steve McQueen, Le Mans and the Heuer Monaco

How a square, blue-dialled chronograph that few people wanted became the most recognisable watch in racing cinema.

By Cult & Crown··3 min read
Film
Le Mans
Year
1971
Watch
Heuer Monaco 1133B

Outline. Full article coming soon.

The film

Michael Delaney, the 24 hours and a film with almost no dialogue.

The watch

The Monaco: the square case and the Calibre 11 automatic chronograph.

Why McQueen wore it

The link with the racing drivers of the time and the Heuer patch on the suit.

The legacy

How a costume choice turned into an icon.

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