Tag Heuer Monaco Variants

[MrBig]

Finally got round to resuming my search for a Monaco. Sadly I’m on a fairly short budget so I’m firmly in preowned territory.

What are the smaller versions (model number with a W prefix)? I don’t really like the look of them but they’re notably cheaper. Do they use different movements?

Going back to the normal ones, what is the difference between a regular auto and a ‘Calibre’ movement? Are they worth the extra money?

Also, any recommended sources please? Looked at Ramsdens, WoS, Parker’s so far. Should I be looking on Chrono24 too? I’m still nervous about it though.

Any input appreciated, thanks.

[raceboy]

MrBig said:

What are the smaller versions (model number with a W prefix)? I don’t really like the look of them but they’re notably cheaper. Do they use different movements?

I think they are the 37mm case 'Womens' size, some with a quartz movement

[MrBig]

raceboy said:

I think they are the 37mm case 'Womens' size, some with a quartz movement

That thought did cross my mind, thank you

[Regbuser]

This one ? https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tagheuer/tag-heuer-mona...

[MrBig]

Regbuser said:

This one ? https://www.chrono24.co.uk/tagheuer/tag-heuer-mona...

That is lovely! Top end of my budget but very nice. I’d rather have a leather strap though but beggars can’t be choosers. I’m waiting for some money to come in so hopefully it hangs around for a couple of weeks!

[Regbuser]

Negotiate for it, go for 20% off, settle at 10-12

[MarkJS]

MrBig said:

Finally got round to resuming my search for a Monaco. Sadly I’m on a fairly short budget so I’m firmly in preowned territory.

What are the smaller versions (model number with a W prefix)? I don’t really like the look of them but they’re notably cheaper. Do they use different movements?

Going back to the normal ones, what is the difference between a regular auto and a ‘Calibre’ movement? Are they worth the extra money?

Also, any recommended sources please? Looked at Ramsdens, WoS, Parker’s so far. Should I be looking on Chrono24 too? I’m still nervous about it though.

Any input appreciated, thanks.

This might sound rather weird but IMO you’re better off with an earlier version as it looks much better with the original Techniques d’Avant-Garde logo with the arrow shaped ‘G’. The latest logo just looks wrong and I could never buy a newer one with it. I think the change took place around 2015.

[Drooles]

I like that listed one. I wouldn’t worry about it being in a rubber strap. You could add a leather strap at a later date. There are loads of nice options that won’t break the bank. A nice black leather rallye strap would look good

[WhiskyDisco]

Regbuser said:

Negotiate for it, go for 20% off, settle at 10-12

What do you mean 10-12?

Do you mean £1k or £1,200?

[Regbuser]

In the context of the sentence, percent %, 10-12% discount should be readily achievable.