OK. Seriously. I want one of these.
Tag Heuer’s Concept ‘Monaco V4 ‘ Belt Drive Watch
The ‘Monaco V4 ‘. Built by the renowned Swiss DMC Group for Tag Heuer. They have thrown out the traditional pinion based mechanics and invented a new method of automatic timekeeping, the first patented belt transmission wristwatch. Powered by an oscillating linear weight that falls back and forth within the central shaft – transmitting the energy to the four ball bearing barrels. All part of the mechanical revolution in watchmaking where everyone is trying to reinvent the wheel – but this time with belts.
Originally inspired by the 1969 Heuer (pre-Tag) Monaco made famous by Steve McQueen in his race car flick ‘Le Mans’. They also reproduce the original Monaco more faithfully.
Ok, what happens when the belt breaks? Is there a 16,000 hour belt change needed.
Cool looking watch though.
The video was pretty damn good. I wouldn’t mind one. But even a “normal” version goes for a couple of grand, so I can just imagine the tag on this one….
And the advantage of this over an electronically controlled watch is…
…thinking…
…thinking…
…thinking…
…OK, I give up.
But it is cool looking, I’ll admit that.
I just love that analog timekeeping is still alive. Digital watches are for dweebs.
Yes, I know I’m a geek, but I wear an analog timepiece;there are some things that transcend functionality.
Everyone knows belt-drive is superior to direct-drive.
I’m waiting for the 8 track model.
yeah this has been around for a couple years now. Its many thousands of dollars if i remember correctly.
very cool though
It’s neat, but I’ll stick with my Rolex – 20 years old and still running perfectly.
After centuries of development, it ain’t easy to come up with something truly novel in mechanical timekeeping, but they done done it.
#3 – There is zero advantage. It’s for people who appreciate mechanical ingenuity. Timekeeping is secondary. If you want the time, buy a Casio; if you want classy & cool, a TAG Heuer or the like.
I agree with #. If that belt is made of Rubber wouldn’t it start to come apart after some time?
I want one of those. I’ve visited their site and I’ve seen a mobile phone made by them… It’s just…… superb !
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