Your thoughts on the Monaco Concept 24?

[demha]

I can't believe this watch has been replicated. I loved the original concept when it came out a few months ago, and although the rep has a some visual flaws compared to the original, the general feel of the concept is still there. The quartz movement will obviously put off a lot of the members from buying it, but I'm seriously considering buying one just for its coolness. I'm sure it will intrigue your friends if you give it some wrist time too.

 

[demha]

There are a couple of different versions of the rep itself.

 

[PecMan]

i will wait for the 7750 rep
with the cristal at the back it is going to look great just like the gen

 

[golgi]

I picked up the jumbo pvd with whute, blue and silver dial...it is the most complimented on watch I own. The jumbo is a really nice size too!

 

[Spiccato]

Great rep, but I don't get why they chose to do
another homage to the Gulf colors. IMHO they're only cool
with the Gulf logo along side them. And the big "24?" Eh?
Yeah, it's LeMans, I know....but that was in '71 already.
If I've missed something here please let me know, like Porsche got Gulf
to sponsor more cars in this century.

How 'bout a Carrera GT watch? C'mon, TAG. How about it?
How about a cheaper quartz Boxster watch? How about an Audi R8 watch?
A McLaren/Mercedes series?
Anything but more Monacos with orange stripes.

I wish they'd done the reissue Autavia instead.

Cheers, all....

 

[kylechx]

if any one would be willing to post more pics of this it would be appreciated! really considering getting one of these! just the leather strap is turning me off, i like the rubber strap option though! Now white face or black face? But the metal band is awesome too! ugh! this will def be my next rep, though! i have a 21j as an everyday and it really doesn't bother me! Why is it such a big deal to people?

 

[guanaco]

Never been a fan of the Tag Monaco... If you like it, go for it.

 

[kylechx]

has anyone noticed that the orange seems to be off in the rep pictures? is this due to camera or is the orange actually that dark?!? would be a huge flaw if so!

 

[guanaco]

has anyone noticed that the orange seems to be off in the rep pictures? is this due to camera or is the orange actually that dark?!? would be a huge flaw if so!

There's already the biggest flaw being Quartz and the big 24h sub-dial at 3, the 24 on the dial should be white, etc, etc.

 

[kylechx]

hmm seems like the model an WE seems to be a little more like the gen. and i just saw the steve mcqueen model. wow, i have a dilema! any good reps of that modeL?

 

[guanaco]

Nope

 

[andygt]

I'm usually a big fan of Monacos but the reps of that concept are seriously fugly.
Shame all the Monaco reps are generally cheap crap, I wish someone would do the 'normal' blue face or 1969 Original Re-Edition without any glaring errors and using decent parts.

 

[kylechx]

but the reps of that concept are seriously fugly.

yea i was kinda hoping to see more pics of the rep (from people who actually bought the watch) first before i made my decision. The shade of the orange scares me b/c it seems to be the most screwed up color! Like my SMP PO has the orange bezel and it is slightly off.

 

[offpan]

Actually I bought the monaco 1969 new edition from WE.
http://www.watcheden.com/tag-heuer-mona ... 4-p-1.html

I'm waiting for it.
Of course I would have preferred a better movement (it's quartz) and a cristal saphyre but it seems there are not many choices for this rep.
I will post some pics when I get it (within 2-3 weeks I'd say).
I was also interested in the concept one but I finally changed my mind due to the flashy orange that could be difficult to wear.

 

[kylechx]

Actually I bought the monaco 1969 new edition from WE.
http://www.watcheden.com/tag-heuer-mona ... 4-p-1.html

thanks offpan... now i have to decide both of these!?!? ugh... wish WE still had their buy 3 get 1 free deal! i'd just get both of em!!! but def. post some pics later!

 

[mackiem]

Could someone explain to me why people would be put off by it being a Quartz?

&

What should the GEN movement be like?

Excuse me I'm A NOOB

 

[offpan]

@mackiem : There are pros and cons with quartz movement (to me at least).
For me the pros are :
- Accurate time
- last longer than automatic movements

The cons :
- No soft sweeping second hand (which is for me the biggest disadvantage, I love to see the second hand sweeping softly and not doing tic tic tic ...)
- Change battery from time to time (meaning knowing how to do it yourself or take your rep to a watchsmith with all the risks we know)

The soft sweeping second hand is a sufficient reason for me not to choose the quartz movement when I can.
If you don't care, you should probably take quartz movement each time.

 

[andygt]

Gen Monacos have a modified ETA 2894.
If they just did the reps with a sapphire crystal I'd be happy.

 

[andygt]

For me quartz on these watches is not a problem as the seconds and the date are on non functioning dials at 3 and 9 anyway. The red hand is the chronograph.

 

[mackiem]

Thanks guys for the quick reply.
You have to change the date manually?
Found a video of Version 1 http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5795325/15171904
Also what your thoughts on this version has working date dial and is automatic http://www.watcheden.com/tag-heuer-...ather-strap-2009-new-version-i-35939-p-1.html
If its was a 7750 would it have a stopwatch?