There’s nothing quite like getting enveloped by the bright neon landscape of the Las Vegas strip, which has been beckoning both saints and sinners to its playground since its first gambling license was issued nearly 100 years ago. For no real occasion whatsoever, TAG Heuer has decided to pay homage to the neon beacon of Nevada’s Fun Capital with a new version of the iconic Monaco chronograph.

Pink Panther

While the nights in Vegas will flood you with a kaleidoscope of colors, the Swiss watchmaker has chosen pink as its hue of choice to punctuate the black backdrop of the watch. And it picked the recently-introduced skeletonized version of the Monaco to host this release. 

Only debuting in 2023 as a non-limited model, the Monaco Skeleton has only had a couple of iterations thus far, including the inaugural reference with the Monaco’s signature color scheme and the Dark Blue iteration from earlier this year. However, this black and pink variant might very well be my favorite.

Integration of Color

Like previous models, this one has a squared 39mm titanium case, sandblasted and DLC-coated in black here. The matte black extends to the dial as well for the outer platform and the bridge in the center. However, pink is used for the elongated hour markers with a bolder version of the color used for the second hand and each of the two subdials.

Openworked Is the Way to Go

Through the dial, as well as the caseback, you can see the Heuer 02 automatic caliber, which boasts 80 hours of power reserve. Certain elements of the movement have been given a black color, including the rotor on the back which has a pink inscription about the watch itself around the outside. Lastly, the strap here blends black calfskin leather with rubber.

The skeleton model is perfect for this Vegas-inspired dial because of the more three-dimensional dynamic of the design that evokes the towering casinos and hotels of Sin City surrounding the streets below.

Spec Sheet

Pricing & Availability

Fans of this watch will be pleased to learn that it’s not a limited edition, meaning it will be added to the permanent Monaco range. Head over to TAG Heuer’s website to purchase one for yourself for $11,250.

TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Pink

TAG Heuer was inspired by Las Vegas’ neon lights for this new pink and black Monaco Skeleton chronograph.