Tag Monaco

[steviejasp]

Hi chaps,
I've fallen in love with these watches. Is this a bargain or am I missing something..... http://www.thewatchgallery.com/shop/tag-heuer-mona... Thanks for looking.

[Maxus]

Looks to be a good discount but do bear in mind that this one is on a rubber strap not the leather.

[steviejasp]

That's true but I guess I could change it to leather for not too much expense (?)

[Bit of a Unit]

I love mine, Steve McQueen blue and bought from a fellow PHer who was funding a wedding!

Genuine leather straps are £300 at least if I recall correctly.

Nothing but compliments when folks see it.

[steviejasp]

They are lovely looking watches aren't they?
I am going to the States soon and have read that it would be cheaper there but looking online, it seems that at this price it is still cheaper than the States.
Mmmm, shall I wait?

[Bit of a Unit]

I went used and saved 3k. Mine was immaculate and impossible to tell from new.

My brother in law nearly choked when I told him what I'd paid!

[MountainMutant74]

I have the Monza Calibre 36 and the straps are £300 so presume the Monaco would be similar

A toshi strap looks good on the Monaco

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[steviejasp]

Thank you, they do look good.

[Beckerman69]

That version was discontinued a year or 2 back. If you like the black instead of the blue it looks like a cracking deal. If it were me I would ditch the rubber strap and go for the perforated black leather one they fitted to the Calibre 11 models, pic below - much better than the croc ones imo.

[BubblesNW]

Mine arrived today - CS2111, 2000 model, recently serviced and looks brand new.



Really happy with it and substantially less than the one linked earlier. If you don't mind buying used you get a lot more for your money.

Edited by BubblesNW on Saturday 25th January 23:42

[T22AGA]

I have genuine steel rubber and leather straps and its rubber for me . Leather looks good but at £300 a pop they can get expensive . Be aware if you buy the rubber strap and want to change to leather you will need a new clasp aswell as they are a different size .

[mrdemon]

BubblesNW said:

Mine arrived today - CS2111, 2000 model, recently serviced and looks brand new.



Really happy with it and substantially less than the one linked earlier. If you don't mind buying used you get a lot more for your money.

Edited by BubblesNW on Saturday 25th January 23:42

same year and model as mine, good value imo.

[steviejasp]

Thanks for the pics and advice chaps, I'll let you know when I decide

[GCH]

BubblesNW said:

Mine arrived today - CS2111, 2000 model, recently serviced and looks brand new.



Really happy with it and substantially less than the one linked earlier. If you don't mind buying used you get a lot more for your money.

And most importantly, a Heuer only dial.
Those first re-issues represent exceptional value now and IMHO look better than the newer ones and the one in the OP

[yeti]

Yeah the Heuer only Monacos and Monzas are very stylish watches. Not so keen on the TAG dialled stuff.

They are absurdly expensive for what they are though, just nicely cased ETAs. They do represent good value second hand though; sold my McQueen dialled one for 1700 and my Limited edition early re-issue for 1850. That's the target you should be aiming at.

[AlvinSultana]

I have worn a monaco daily for the last 12 years. Serviced twice and on its third strap.

Sometimes I think it is time to upgrade, but I buy another watch and it just does not get any wear..............