So, I’ve been on this kick lately, trying to track down all these cool things that Steve McQueen, you know, the “King of Cool,” used to wear. It’s kinda become my new hobby. Today’s adventure? It’s all about the watches.

I started digging around, just browsing, really. And guess what kept popping up? This brand, TAG Heuer, especially this model called the Monaco. Apparently, McQueen and TAG Heuer were like, a thing, back in the day. They had this partnership that seemed pretty big.
- First stop, random watch forums: These places are goldmines. People were talking about how McQueen wore this Monaco watch in some movie called “Le Mans.” They said he even gave one away to his mechanic, a guy named Haig Alltounian, after they finished filming. That’s a pretty cool story, right?
I kept scrolling through images on the web. Picture after picture of McQueen, looking all slick, with that square-faced watch on his wrist. It’s definitely not your average-looking watch. I saw that this particular watch, the one he gave to his mechanic, apparently sold for over two million dollars! Crazy, right?
- Next up, movie sites: I went down a rabbit hole, watching clips of “Le Mans.” There it was, that Monaco, strapped to McQueen’s wrist in almost every scene. It became, like, a character of its own. I even found this other site, STARZ, where you can stream McQueen’s movies for free. I may have spent more time watching his movies than actually searching. No regerts.
Then I decided to check out some online stores, just to see if I could even find this watch for sale anywhere. Places like The James Boutique and a few others had some TAG Heuer watches, but not the exact one McQueen wore.
- Deeper dive, some biography thing: I stumbled upon this documentary narrated by Gary Sinise. It follows this pastor, Greg Laurie, who’s a huge McQueen fan, and he’s like, traveling around, trying to find out more about McQueen’s life. It was more about McQueen’s personal journey, but still, pretty interesting. I mean, learning about Steve McQueen’s life is one of the reasons why I am doing this.
So, yeah, that’s where I’m at with this whole Steve McQueen watch quest. I haven’t found the exact Monaco yet, but it’s been a fun ride. It’s like, each little piece of information I find is a part of this big puzzle. I’m definitely not giving up. This watch has become my new obsession, and I’m determined to find out everything about it. It’s more than just a watch now; it’s like a piece of history, a connection to the King of Cool himself.
Wrap up for today
Alright, that’s the story of my day, chasing after Steve McQueen’s iconic watch. It’s been a blast, and honestly, I feel like I’m just getting started. Who knows what other cool stuff I’ll uncover? Stay tuned, folks. There’s definitely more to come from this little adventure of mine.
