Euphoria's Jacob Elordi wears the new limited edition TAG Heuer Monaco

The new watch takes inspiration from the 1970s Heuer Monaco 'Dark Lord'

TAG Heuer Monaco Limited Edition
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TAG Heuer has announced the signing of Jacob Elordi as a brand ambassador who will represent the TAG Heuer Monaco. Elordi is, of course, the star of HBO’s acclaimed smash hit Euphoria, and the 24-year-old has already established himself as one of the stand-out talents of his generation.

Jacob Elordi said, 'I’ve always been drawn to things that are both classic and timeless so partnering with TAG Heuer was perfect for me. I’ve always admired Hollywood’s iconic leading men, so to wear the Monaco – a watch made famous by Steve McQueen – is something special. TAG Heuer has been the epitome of elegance and excellence for over 160 years, and it’s thrilling to be their representative for the next generation.'

TAG Heuer Monaco Limited Edition

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Now onto the watch… the square-shaped chronograph, created in 1969, is named after the glamourous Formula One race and brought to the big screen by Steve McQueen in his 1971 movie Le Mans. 

It symbolizes the brand’s love for speed and its deeply-rooted racing spirit.

Stylistically, nothing had ever looked like the TAG Heuer Monaco before: the square case was cut at right-angles, and the bevelled crystal was of virtually unscratchable sapphire.

The newest addition to the Monaco range is a Special Edition that specifically celebrates its motor-racing history and the legendary Monaco Grand Prix. 

It takes inspiration from the 1970s and the Heuer Monaco 'Dark Lord'.

It's crafted in Grade 2 titanium and coated in diamond-like carbon. The result is a deep, rich colour that fully lives up to the TAG Heuer Monaco name itself, reflecting both the unmatched luxury of the Principality and contrasted with the adrenaline of the legendary Formula 1 race.

TAG Heuer Monaco Limited Edition

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The two-tone dial features a black circular brushed and grained finishing, complete with contrasting 18K 5N rose gold-plated applied indexes.

The watch is powered by the Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic which has hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o'clock, date and chronograph functions. The watch has an 80-hour power reserve.

Jacob Elordi: “The TAG Heuer Monaco was an instant design classic when it launched in 1969 and it only gets better with each new iteration – constantly improved but its iconic looks never altered. There’s no other timepiece that is just as perfect for black-tie galas as it is for high-octane action.”

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Spencer Hart
Style and Travel Editor

As the Style and Travel Editor at T3, Spencer covers everything from clothes to cars and watches to hotels. Everything that's cool, stylish, and interesting, basically. He's been a part of T3 for over seven years, and in that time covered every industry event known to man, from CES and MWC to the Geneva Motorshow and Baselworld. When he's driving up and down the country in search of the greatest driving roads, he can be found messing around on an electric scooter, playing with luxury watches, or testing the latest fragrances.