Monaco

Heuer’s square chronographChronographA watch function for starting, stopping and resetting an elapsed-time measurement independently of the ordinary time display., launched in March 1969 alongside the Autavia and Carrera as one of the first CalibreCaliberThe designation of a watch movement, identifying its design or movement family. 11 automaticAutomaticA mechanical movement wound by a rotor as the watch moves on the wrist. chronographsChronographA watch function for starting, stopping and resetting an elapsed-time measurement independently of the ordinary time display., in an exclusive water-resistantWater resistanceA watch’s ability to resist water entering its case under specified conditions, often stated as a pressure or equivalent depth. Seals can deteriorate and the crown can be damaged, so an original rating does not establish a vintage watch’s present resistance. square case from Piquerez (EPSA). Sales were poor; about 15 dial versions in blue, grey and black with automaticAutomaticA mechanical movement wound by a rotor as the watch moves on the wrist. and manual movements were made before discontinuation around 1975. Steve McQueen’s wearing of the 1133B in Le Mans made it famous after the fact.