Born Ready

OME WATCHES EVOLVE to become icons, while others seem to hit the ground running. The TAG Heuer Monaco, for all its motor rally-inspired bravado, took the scenic route to become established as one of the most iconic timepieces in contemporary watchmaking. Even though it sports a distinctive square-shaped silhouette that made it instantly identifiable, and eventually chalked up its and to name two), the Monaco had to slowly move through the gears.