- TAG Heuer introduces five new Monaco watches, including two Monaco Evergraph models and three Monaco Chronographs.
- The new Monaco Evergraph debuts the square Calibre TH80-00, a COSC-certified 5 Hz movement capable of timing to 1/10th of a second.
- The 322-component TH80-00 delivers a 70-hour power reserve and is displayed through the Evergraph’s transparent dial.
- Three new Monaco Chronographs arrive with a slimmer 13.8mm titanium case and a properly square bezel.
- The Monaco Chronograph is powered by the Automatic Calibre TH20-11, delivering an impressive 80-hour power reserve.
The TAG Heuer Monaco has always looked like it belongs somewhere near a racetrack. The square case, rebellious attitude and decades of motorsport history have made sure of that. But with TAG Heuer back as Formula 1’s official timekeeper and chronographs firmly in the spotlight for 2026, the Swiss watchmaker appears more interested than ever in reminding us exactly where its racing roots lie.
At Watches and Wonders 2026, that means going all-in on one of its most famous creations. TAG Heuer has unveiled five new Monaco watches, split between two very different interpretations of the square icon. Two arrive under the new Monaco Evergraph name, while three new Monaco Chronographs offer a slimmer and more familiar route into the collection.
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The Monaco Evergraph is undoubtedly where much of the mechanical attention will land. Crafted from titanium and powered by the new avant-garde Calibre TH80-00, the two watches push the Monaco into fresh territory. The trio of Monaco Chronographs shouldn’t be treated as supporting acts, though. Their slimmer titanium cases now house the in-house TH20-11 movement, giving the classic chronograph an important mechanical update of its own.
Five watches, two new movements and enough racing attitude to make us question the speed limit on the way home. TAG Heuer is doubling down on the Monaco for 2026, and frankly, we’re more than happy to come along for the ride. Here’s everything you need to know about the five new releases.
The Monaco Evergraph is where TAG Heuer really starts pushing the technical side of its square icon. At the centre of both new references is the Calibre TH80-00, a completely square movement designed to match the architecture of the watch it surrounds. According to TAG Heuer, the more complex construction is naturally harder to produce, but the payoff comes through greater reliability — a fairly important quality when your name is once again responsible for timing the fastest cars on the planet.
And TAG Heuer certainly isn’t hiding any of the hard work. The TH80-00 features an open-worked architecture and reversed movement construction, putting its 322 components on full display through the transparent dial. Look closely, and you’ll also find bridges shaped in a clear nod to the TH81-00 movement used in the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph. It’s a clever link between two of TAG Heuer’s most technically ambitious modern Monacos, and one that gives the Evergraph a distinctly mechanical personality from almost every angle.
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The movement itself uses a compliant mechanism, relying on flexible components to improve durability, reliability and precision. COSC-certified and beating at a high frequency of 5 Hz, the TH80-00 can measure time to 1/10th of a second while still delivering a healthy 70-hour power reserve. In other words, the Evergraph isn’t simply showing off its mechanics through a transparent dial — there is some serious timing hardware underneath all that theatre.
Both references take inspiration from the dynamic lines of the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph and arrive in Grade 5 titanium, with one keeping the natural metal finish and the other going darker with a black DLC coating. The familiar Monaco shape remains, but fine-brushed and polished surfaces, avant-garde horlogerie arches and elongated ergonomic pushers give the case a sharper, more technical appearance. Even the crown moves to the 9 o’clock position, adding another unusual detail to a watch that clearly has little interest in convention.
Flip the Evergraph over, and TAG Heuer gives the TH80-00 one more chance to steal the show. A large sapphire exhibition caseback uses a squared, almost hexagonal opening designed to better frame the calibre sitting inside. From the transparent dial to the exhibition back, the entire Monaco Evergraph feels built around one idea: if you’re going to create a 322-component square movement this complicated, you might as well make sure everyone can see it.
- Brand: TAG Heuer
- Model: Monaco Evergraph
- Reference: CEW5181.FT8123
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Thickness: 14.51 mm
- Material: Titanium
- Dial: Transparent acrylic glass with white & red markings
- Calibre: Automatic Calibre TH80-00
- Power Reserve: 70 Hours
- Water-Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
- Price: USD $28,500
- Brand: TAG Heuer
- Model: Monaco Evergraph
- Reference: CEW5180.FT8122
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Thickness: 14.51 mm
- Material: Titanium
- Dial: Transparent acrylic glass with white & red markings
- Calibre: Automatic Calibre TH80-00
- Power Reserve: 70 Hours
- Water-Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
- Price: USD $28,500
For those who love the Monaco but don’t necessarily need the mechanical complexity of the new Evergraph, TAG Heuer has introduced three new Monaco Chronographs for 2026. The changes are more subtle here, but they reach almost every part of the watch, from the case and bezel to its dimensions and how it feels on the wrist. It is still unmistakably a Monaco, only now the famous racing chronograph has been given a more refined and wearable shape.
Although the Monaco has been recognized for more than five decades as one of watchmaking’s great square icons, earlier generations featured a rectangular bezel. TAG Heuer has finally squared things up for the new collection, introducing a properly square bezel that brings more balance to the overall design. The dimensions have changed as well, moving from 39mm x 39mm and 14.3mm thick to 39.4mm x 39.4mm and 13.8mm thick. It may have grown slightly in width and height, but the slimmer case gives the watch a noticeably neater profile.
TAG Heuer has also spent time working on how the Monaco sits on the wrist. A sloped and bevelled caseback is joined by tapered lugs and a strap that integrates higher into the caseband, while the chronograph pushers are now longer and more neatly integrated into the case. These are small changes when viewed individually, but together they make a real difference to the ergonomics of a watch that has never had the most conventional shape to begin with.
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Inside all three watches is the Automatic Calibre TH20-11, an in-house chronograph movement that brings an important mechanical update to the new generation. The calibre delivers an impressive 80-hour power reserve, giving you more than three days of running time when fully wound. Paired with the lightweight Grade 5 titanium construction used across the collection, the TH20-11 gives the new Monaco Chronograph some proper substance beneath its familiar racing-inspired looks.
The three references arrive in Iconic Blue, green and black, each giving the Monaco a noticeably different personality. Blue remains closely tied to the original watch introduced in 1969 and will probably be the familiar choice for Monaco purists, while the new green version brings a fresher look to the collection. The black model leans further into luxury, pairing pink-gold details with Grade 5 titanium for a darker and richer take on the square chronograph. Each watch is finished with a perforated racing strap, keeping the Monaco’s motorsport connection right where it belongs.
Whether you’re heading to a Grand Prix or simply want one of watchmaking’s most recognizable chronographs on your wrist, the new Monaco Chronographs make a strong case for themselves. TAG Heuer hasn’t tried to turn the collection into something it isn’t; instead, the slimmer case, improved ergonomics, titanium construction and new TH20-11 movement give the Monaco a thoughtful update where it matters. More wearable, mechanically stronger and still proudly square, the Monaco continues to do things its own way.
- Brand: TAG Heuer
- Model: Monaco Chronograph
- Reference: CDW2180.FC8360
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Thickness: 13.9 mm
- Material: Titanium
- Dial: Green
- Calibre: Automatic Calibre TH20-11
- Power Reserve: 80 Hours
- Water-Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
- Price: USD $9,350
- Brand: TAG Heuer
- Model: Monaco Chronograph
- Reference: CDW2181.FC8360
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Thickness: 13.9 mm
- Material: Titanium
- Dial: Blue
- Calibre: Automatic Calibre TH20-11
- Power Reserve: 80 Hours
- Water-Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
- Price: USD $9,350
- Brand: TAG Heuer
- Model: Monaco Chronograph
- Reference: CDW2150.FC8360
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Thickness: 13.9 mm
- Material: Titanium
- Dial: Black opalin
- Calibre: Automatic Calibre TH20-11
- Power Reserve: 80 Hours
- Water-Resistance: 10 Bar (100 metres, 330 feet)
- Price: USD $13,050
Five new Monaco watches in one release could easily have felt like TAG Heuer was doing too much, but we think the split between the Evergraph and the more familiar Monaco Chronograph works surprisingly well. The Evergraph is the one that grabs our attention from a technical perspective, particularly with its square TH80-00 movement and open architecture, while the slimmer titanium Monaco Chronographs are probably the watches we’d be more likely to wear every day. Our favourite? The Black opalin Chronograph has our vote. It feels fresh without messing with Monaco’s character, and with the new TH20-11 movement and 80-hour power reserve inside, there is plenty more going on than a simple colour change. Overall, TAG Heuer has given its famous square icon a proper update for 2026, and we think the Monaco is looking better than it has in years.
