Very rare and unique Tag Heuer "Monza" model featuring famous Zenith 36000bph "El Primero" automatic chronograph movement, purchased in 2006
Bit of History:
Originally re-issued by Tag Heuer in 2001 commemorating the famous watch and the auto race - The Autodromo Nazionale Monza - race track located near the city of Monza, north of Milan, in Italy. The circuit's biggest event is the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, The second watch re-issue (third was in 2011) is featuring famous Zenith 36000bph movement (Heuer Calibre 36) capable of measuring time in 1/10 of a second.
31 jewels. Swiss made Mechanical Automatic (Powered by wrist motion). Tag Heuer Calibre 36 based on world famous Zenith El Primero beating at 36000 rph.
Certified COSC ( Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres ) Chronometer. Hand enhanced Cotes de Geneve burnished plates contrasted with fire blued screws and red ruby jewels.
Functions:
12 hr, 60 min, 60 sec, 1/10 sec. chronograph.
Combination satin/polished finish. Solid AISI 316L Stainless steel.
Factory Logo engraved/embossed.
Sapphire. Anti-Glare treated. Flat profile.
Silver color. Sunburst Guilloche treatment. Applied polished Silver color markers.
Hands:
Steel color. Super-LumiNova radiation-free luminous filled.
Black color. Alligator style textured leather. Original brown alligator factory strap is showing signs of wear, but is available upon request.
45.00mm. 38.00mm. 13.00mm.
