Iconic Steve McQueen's Tag Heuer Monaco watch

Tag Heuer was founded in 1860 but after McQueen wore the watch in the film the brand became even more popular among motor sports fans and drivers.Related replica TAG Heuer Monaco Steve McQueen.

The movie star Steve McQueen sported the Tag Heuer Monaco in the 1971 action movie set in Monaco about the 24 hours of Le Mans car race.McQueen starred in Le Mans eight years after his most famous movie, The Great Escape.He was arguably at the height of his fame and appeal when he appeared in the film.

It is considered by some fans to be one of the greatest motor sports movies of all time for its portrayal of the iconic 24 hours race around the streets of Le Mans in Monaco, France.

The Tag Heuer Monaco http://www.copywatchonline.co/copy-tagheuer-monaco.html has a black alligator skin strap and a stylish retro 60s style blue face. It was the first ever automatic and square cased chronograph watch.The star wearing the wristwatch helped the brand to become a favourite of motor racing drivers and fans around the world.