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.
On Screen1971
Le MansHeuer Monaco 1133B
- 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.
