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Calibre 11 is an independent website dedicated to exploring the story behind every Heuer and TAG Heuer watch. Whether it be an Autavia from the 1960s, a Formula 1 from the 1980s or a 2011 Aquaracer, this is the place to come and find out about your watch- the history, the designs, the movements, the highs and…occasionally the lows.

And when it comes to the latest news and reviews of the latest TAG Heuer watches, nowhere else gets you as close to the action, with insight, detailed photography and the inside word that you just won’t get anywhere else. When the major launches happen each year, Calibre 11 is there to report live.

You won’t see any re-prints of Press Releases on Calibre 11, and wherever possible only original photographs are used to show you what the latest watches look like in real life- without the fancy lighting and editing (..which some might say is simply a good excuse for the standard of photography!).

As well as this website, you can follow Calibre 11 on Twitter and Facebook and access the mobile version of Calibre 11 on your iPhone.

Advertising on Calibre 11

Many watch websites are covered in a patchwork of banners from top to bottom- not here. Calibre 11 uses geo-location technology to work exclusively with a single TAG Heuer Authorised Dealer in individual countries and regions. Your banner can be tailored in any language and will only be visible in your specific market. Working with only one Authorised Dealer per market means your message gets through to your potential customers without clutter.

If you are a lifestyle brand, then you’re welcome to get in touch and see how we can work with you.

Reader Comments

Of the best aspects of Calibre 11 is the input from loyal readers. Your questions are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned expert, or looking to buy your first watch. Anyone wanting to engage in a genuine discussion or debate is always welcome, no matter what your view. Looking to pick an argument on the internet? Not here please.

The Calibre 11 Story

Calibre 11 is the name of the famous movement that Heuer developed with its partners in the late 1960′s- the first automatic chronograph movement which Heuer called “Chronomatic”. From its introduction in 1969, the Calibre 11- and its successor movements the Calibres 12, 14 and 15- powered the most innovative range of Heuer Chronographs in the company’s proud history.

Modern TAG Heuers draw their inspiration directly from this famous line of watches.

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Have a question, or want to get in touch? Comments and suggestions are very welcome:

info@calibre11.com

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54 Comments »

  • geoff grindon said:

    great site, and just my kind of interest, i have 2 monaco,s and one siverstone, now looking for Camaro 7220s

    # 1 November 2009 at 12:37
  • admin (author) said:

    Thanks Geoff- sounds like you’ve got a very nice collection yourself. Which Monaco models do you have?

    David

    # 1 November 2009 at 17:37
  • James said:

    Thanks a lot for allowing my request, James.

    # 2 November 2009 at 05:27
  • mark said:

    have senna le2002 need extra links as put on a few pounds ! best place to get ?

    # 13 January 2010 at 07:16
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi Mark- eBay is probably your best bet…or try TAG Heuer. Cheers

    # 14 January 2010 at 10:13
  • Dave Pratt said:

    Found this very informative site whilst searching for additional information/history about my TAG/Heuer 510.500/12, specifically why the watch uses a 3-register Lemania 5012 rather than a Lemania 5100! Not sure I’m any closer to the answer but am thoroughly enjoying the articles and photo’s (and have noticed you don’t have any photo’s of the /12 here!).

    Cheers

    Dave

    # 9 March 2010 at 16:20
  • Yeltzman said:

    This is a great site, so well done.
    I became an owner when i won a little black’n'red Formula 1 with rubber strap some years ago. Since then i’ve acquired a later Formula 1 chronograph (2 white dials, 1 multi) and a ’98 McLaren.
    Does that mean i’m hooked?

    # 22 April 2010 at 02:29
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks for the compliments. Hooked? Yes, I’d say so. The great thing about mid 80s-mid 90s TAG Heuers is that they are not too hard to find and great value for money, so you can justify this hobby as an “investment” :)

    David

    # 22 April 2010 at 12:44
  • TAG sound said:

    DC
    I have a 6000 Series Tag Heuer McLaren Limited Edition and looking to move it one but really don’t have an idea of it’s value could you please give me a general guide price and all ready reluctantly selling!!!

    # 25 August 2010 at 00:59
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi TAG Sound. I recall that a mint one of these sold on eBay a couple of months ago- I forget the exact price, but I think it was around USD1500-1700, which I thought was a great price for the buyer.

    I’d try selling it to an F1/ McLaren fan rather than a watch fan, if you know what I mean…think you’ll get a better price.

    David

    # 25 August 2010 at 09:21
  • Himawan said:

    Hi, great website. This has anything I ever need! I’m a big fan of TAG Heuer especially Aquaracer series. Have 3 of them. Just bought myself the newest 500M, love it! Keep up the good work!

    # 12 December 2010 at 23:44
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks Himawan- I’ve also just bought an Aquaracer- The Full Black and love it.

    Cheers

    # 13 December 2010 at 10:53
  • GRM said:

    Nice DC. I just got my Full Black today, in part based on the great reviews/photos you published here. Thanks for authoring such a great site.

    # 23 December 2010 at 10:38
  • Robert said:

    Hi David,

    extraordinary useful and interesting website. Your efforts are much appreciated.

    I have just bought a CS3111 Carrera Re-Edition, a lovely watch, unfortunately without the correct box and papers. It’s my first mechanical watch, and I am afraid now I have been ‘bitten by the bug’. I am already busy searching the web for a real vintage Carrera! It seems the recent Bonhams auction has moved the prizes up quite a bit, though…

    Regards, Robert

    # 19 January 2011 at 21:22
  • Frankie Chong said:

    Hi David,

    Thank you for maintaining such a comprehensive archive on the Tag Heuer watches throughout the years.
    I myself have a 1997 2000 series, 1997 blue Formula One, a 2007 Formula One chronograph and a week ago, I bought the 2010 Formula One Grande Date 44mm F1 Chronograph. I am thrilled with my latest purchase.

    I do have one regret though. I always wanted to buy the 2006 Autavia in a steel strap. The opportunity presented itself a few years ago in Harrods in London but I dragged my feet and now regretted not buying it.

    I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction with this endeavour.
    Regards,
    Frankie.

    # 17 March 2011 at 03:20
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks Frankie,

    There are a couple I’ve seen around the web, and there is even a dealer in Melbourne that has one in the window! A couple of years ago these really dipped in price, but its been surprising to see how strong they are now. Drop me an e-mail (info@calibre11.com) and I can let you know the dealer.

    David

    # 17 March 2011 at 11:43
  • J-L Fab said:

    Hello from France and congrats for this site which fully satisfy an Heuer’s fan.

    Only one Heuer Chrono home but surely more soon !

    Kindly = JLF+

    # 13 April 2011 at 01:55
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks JLF and welcome- as for collecting, its hard to stop at one….

    David

    # 14 April 2011 at 11:06
  • mani zacharia said:

    hii…great to be a part of tag heuer followers..i am planning to get myself a carrerra day date..can u tell me its market price ..also will it be covered under manufacturers warranty if i buy it from amazon.com.
    thanx

    # 22 May 2011 at 02:41
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi Mani,

    No, if you want an official warranty, you have to buy through an Authorized Dealer- not Amazon.

    Thanks for posting

    David

    # 22 May 2011 at 19:12
  • Erik Engström said:

    Hello from Sweden.

    I have an Tag Heuer Montreal from 74-75. I have had it serviced at a clockschool ( they did a great job). The thing is, they claim its an caliber 11 chronograhf in it. Is this possible?

    Regards Erik

    # 10 June 2011 at 08:04
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi Erik,

    No, it should be a Calibre 12. Calibre 11 was phased out around 1970/ 71 and Montreal came into the market in 1972

    David

    # 12 June 2011 at 19:51
  • Lloyd Griffiths said:

    Hi David, your site look great, well done

    # 1 July 2011 at 02:42
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks Lloyd- and thanks to you for helping with some of your catalogues.

    David

    # 3 July 2011 at 14:08
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi Pat,

    I’ll leave your message up for a couple of days, but will take it down after that. I think from now on, no more For Sale ads- I just think that there are better places to sell a watch from here, and it requires a level of moderation that I just can’t manage.

    David

    # 19 July 2011 at 10:35
  • Tman said:

    Nice site , hope to read more of yr articles soon.
    Tman

    # 7 August 2011 at 17:04
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks T-man…a lot more on the way!

    dc

    # 7 August 2011 at 22:25
  • Emre said:

    Great site! I have several Tag Heuer’s but, not a Monaco yet. Hope to have one soon. :)

    # 9 August 2011 at 16:51
  • Joni Purbana said:

    great book.. my collection cannot perfect without this book..

    # 9 August 2011 at 16:57
  • Craig Schroerlucke said:

    Looking to add this to my library!!

    # 9 August 2011 at 17:08
  • Cherif said:

    ah si ca pouvais etre vrai …

    # 9 August 2011 at 20:48
  • Danaz said:

    Great looking site!

    # 9 August 2011 at 23:23
  • Ashley said:

    Monaco is always one of the time pieces I had hoped to aquire. But my ignorance to the matter simply will not allow me to move forward. Maybe with this book, I might get educated and decide to finally purchase this beautiful Watch.

    # 10 August 2011 at 01:30
  • Kumar said:

    Love the Monacos. Will continue to collect !

    # 10 August 2011 at 14:29
  • Ferid said:

    I would finally be able to wear a watch that matters.

    # 10 August 2011 at 18:47
  • Sarunas said:

    Race in blood! Monaco the best!

    # 12 August 2011 at 06:31
  • Sarunas said:

    Race in the blood! Monaco the best!

    # 12 August 2011 at 06:37
  • Sarunas said:

    I do not want cheap Monaco, I want real Monaco!

    # 12 August 2011 at 06:42
  • Vaida said:

    Best of the best!

    # 12 August 2011 at 07:00
  • martin said:

    Hi!
    great web site, I have the famous calibre 11 BUT NOT on a heuer box but with a HERMA box from the seventies’ it was given to my grandfather long time ago…
    Martin

    # 20 October 2011 at 06:01
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks Martin- do you have a photo? It’s an old French brand if I remember?

    Cheers

    David

    # 20 October 2011 at 08:38
  • mikhail said:

    Awesome site…got my first Heuer and now i’m hooked! Great to meet fellow watch collectors online! Thank you everyone for all the information you share with us ameteuers about Heuer and their watches!

    # 28 October 2011 at 20:07
  • Martin said:

    Hi

    Looking to sell senna tag (Ref. CT2114). This series was a Limited Edition of 1,991. Not Sure how much to ask. Worn once or twice. Shame to have a watch like this locked away!

    Cheers

    # 2 November 2011 at 10:14
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi Martin,

    Not sure- but sounds like its in top condition. I’d try eBay with a strong reserve and see what happens.

    David

    # 3 November 2011 at 13:19
  • kristan aganan said:

    I like the concept of Calibre 11… nice to have it

    # 16 November 2011 at 09:45
  • Steve A. said:

    Hi, does anyone know about the watches with “Lyceum” on the dial but with Heuer cases and movements? I have a Lyceum Datemaster from the early to mid-1960′s and would like to know the background. Thanks!

    # 1 January 2012 at 14:01
  • DC (author) said:

    Steve, can’t help you with that one. Try asking at the Vintage Heuer forum at http://www.onthedash.com

    dc

    # 2 January 2012 at 18:23
  • Stephen said:

    Hi great site look forward to communication with many people

    # 15 January 2012 at 19:15
  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks Stephen- welcome

    # 16 January 2012 at 07:41
  • Alan said:

    Hi,,Fantastic site!!
    I have a question about my Tag 4000 series WF 1120-0
    I am convinced that the watch is 100 percent authentic yet The hands and markers are not Luminous,,,they are in fact an almost crinkle black finish when viewed under a loupe….,,,I have searched and searched trying to find another Tag 4000 model with hands and markers like this,,,being new to this my wuestion is
    Did Tag offer the 4000 series or other watches with a non reflective or non luminous option on the hands and markers?
    This look appeals to me and so perhaps the original owner had this done?
    Any Help would be greatly appreciated
    Thanks

    # 17 January 2012 at 15:10
  • Larry Parkinson said:

    I started collecting Heuer watches in the early to mid 80′s. Still have 10. My favorite is the 18K chronograph with moonphase. A great watch.
    I have been looking for someone interested in the watch.

    Cheers,

    Larry

    # 28 January 2012 at 07:36
  • DC (author) said:

    Hi Larry.

    If you’re interested there is a Catalog of the 1985 “Golden Hours” watches (which I think you have) on the Catalogs Page.

    David

    # 28 January 2012 at 20:39

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