Tag Monaco- What Do You Think?

dshap · Post by **dshap** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:43 pm

What do you guys think about the blue Tag Monaco? I've liked this watch for years, but never did anything about it. I kinda hate Tag, but this watch is an exception, though it does have a module chrono, which I don't really like.

The blue is really cool and pretty common. The gray is also cool, though I probably couldn't find one even if I wanted it.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:44 pm

I love those, particularly the Gulf models.

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:47 pm

I think they are bad ass. I really like the Gulf models also but the blue one you show is very solid.

sharkfin · Post by **sharkfin** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:47 pm

yes, the monaco's I've always loved from day one.

Love that Steve McQueen rocked this one on his wrist.

Its my favorite Tag probably.

meta4ick · Post by **meta4ick** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:52 pm

Never had one but always kinda liked them. Grey one is cool with the crown on the left - destro, is it?

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:04 pm

I like them. They're pretty classic and unique looking. And anything McQueen wore is always cool in m book.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:06 pm

David I am sure you did your research, but the older ones have acrylic crystals and the new ones are saphire. The new ones are a tad larger as well.

dshap · Post by **dshap** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:08 pm

CGSshorty wrote:David I am sure you did your research, but the older ones have acrylic crystals and the new ones are saphire. The new ones are a tad larger as well.

Right. 1mm larger, and it also has a different chrono module. Also a sapphire display back.

CesarG · Post by **CesarG** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:12 pm

McQueen approved

sharkfin · Post by **sharkfin** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:25 pm

I always thought the older ones had plexi crystals. Or is acrylic the same?

Still dig them none the less.

Yes, McQueen is definition of cool.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:28 pm

I think plexi and acrylic are the same. I might be wrong though.

Post by **SCM64** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:32 pm

hks3sgte wrote:McQueen approved

+1

dshap · Post by **dshap** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:33 pm

CGSshorty wrote:I think plexi and acrylic are the same. I might be wrong though.

I think for all intents and purposes they're the same.

sharkfin · Post by **sharkfin** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:36 pm

CGSshorty wrote:I think plexi and acrylic are the same. I might be wrong though.

cool, didn't know that.

Both are polishable when scratched.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:36 pm

dukerules wrote:I like them. They're pretty classic and unique looking. And anything McQueen wore is always cool in my book.

Blue or Gulf, either are Aces

demer03 · Post by **demer03** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:43 pm

Monaco = good TAG

Post by **BSears** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:49 pm

I was looking at that blue model at macy's this past weekend. I really like that watch and always get drawn to it when I'm in the store. No way in hell would I pay retail ($5100

) but who the hell pays retail anyway?! Even with their 25% off, still pricey and plenty of other sellers out there for slightly cheaper. Blue or Gulf, they're both winners imo.

Post by **River Rat** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:56 pm

hks3sgte wrote:McQueen approved

I read some were after the day was over and they stopped filming McQueen would take the Tag off and put his Rolex on.Don't know how true that is just some thing I read on the net.I have never really been a big fan there are so many great vintage watches out there for the price this Tag sells for.

Never notice McQueen a lefty.

giosdad · Post by **giosdad** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:57 pm

I have always like that model. I get hung up when I start looking at anything other than a dive watch.

That is the reason I have not bought a speedy..... Yet. The Monaco is in the same boat.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:00 pm

Loved the blue one.

homathetes · Post by **homathetes** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:12 pm

No doubt it's an icon, but make sure you try it on before you buy. The square case was awkward and tall on my wrist. The sporty straps are way overpowered imo, even though they look perfect...

Post by **matt.wu** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:49 pm

One of my favorite watches even before internet forums. Dunno why I've never owned one.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:11 pm

matt.wu wrote: Dunno why I've never owned one.

Same here.

dshap · Post by **dshap** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:17 pm

matt.wu wrote:One of my favorite watches even before internet forums. Dunno why I've never owned one.

Same situation. Maybe it's time to do something about it.

Post by **matt.wu** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:21 pm

dshap wrote:
matt.wu wrote:One of my favorite watches even before internet forums. Dunno why I've never owned one.
Same situation. Maybe it's time to do something about it.

Group buy??

(I do 100% intend to own a black acrylic chrono at some point in time)

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