Wanted Steve McQueen Gulf stripe Monaco
Discussion
Just bought one today 
I'm in Las Vegas and have been looking on the off chance I would find one. It is the new 07 Gulf branded one. RRP over here is $3295 but you should be able to get a bit of discount, I bought a watch for the mrs too so got a very good discount. The place I bought mine from had 6 and have now sold out.
I'm in Las Vegas and have been looking on the off chance I would find one. It is the new 07 Gulf branded one. RRP over here is $3295 but you should be able to get a bit of discount, I bought a watch for the mrs too so got a very good discount. The place I bought mine from had 6 and have now sold out. 
When Tag/Heuer introduced these "Classic" watches they just had "Heuer" on the dial. Soon they added "Tag" which in my opinion spoiled the the classicness( probably not a real word)of the watches. I expect to be shot down in flames by all the F1 types but I think it detracts from the 60's/70's look of the watch. Perhaps it should be an option.
thegamekeeper said:
When Tag/Heuer introduced these "Classic" watches they just had "Heuer" on the dial. Soon they added "Tag" which in my opinion spoiled the the classicness( probably not a real word)of the watches. I expect to be shot down in flames by all the F1 types but I think it detracts from the 60's/70's look of the watch. Perhaps it should be an option.
Agreed.
I paid over a grand less than that. You could get a flight to the states buy one and still save money.
TAG was added to the logo when Techniques d'Avant Garde (Swiss engineering group) bought Heuer in 1985. Occasionally they release a limited edition retro model with only the Heuer name on the dial.
Incidentally, I have a vintage Breitling that uses a curly, stylised B and which pre-dates the wings logo Breitling now uses.
Incidentally, I have a vintage Breitling that uses a curly, stylised B and which pre-dates the wings logo Breitling now uses.
stovey said:
Are they in any way the same as the original Heuer Monaco? I thought the Tag Carrera and Monacao ,Monza etc were totally different watches from classic heuers Just in a similar case.
Edited by stovey on Monday 14th May 18:20
This is what I was told when I orginally was looking at one of the release Carreras.
Bought a Zenith instead.
Murph7355 said:
stovey said:
Are they in any way the same as the original Heuer Monaco? I thought the Tag Carrera and Monacao ,Monza etc were totally different watches from classic heuers Just in a similar case.
Edited by stovey on Monday 14th May 18:20
This is what I was told when I orginally was looking at one of the release Carreras.
Bought a Zenith instead.
IIRC the winder on an original Monaco is on the LHS, not so on a repro
The winder is on the left.
I have recently bought a classic Heuer Monaco and it really nice but having said that I really like the limited edition repro's. So much so I am considering the black faced one just cos its nice. In my view the original Heuers are nicer but to wear every day I'd go for a repro as if it buggers up you have the warranty etc.
My everyday watch is a Oris big crown flight timer which I think is a really nice piece and well worth considering if not already.
I have recently bought a classic Heuer Monaco and it really nice but having said that I really like the limited edition repro's. So much so I am considering the black faced one just cos its nice. In my view the original Heuers are nicer but to wear every day I'd go for a repro as if it buggers up you have the warranty etc.
My everyday watch is a Oris big crown flight timer which I think is a really nice piece and well worth considering if not already.
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