Wow . . . a difficult choice, but aren't they really in different categories? The Monnin is a beautiful design . . . no wasted trim or accents . . . every element supports the purpose of the watch, as a dive watch / tool. It's the perfect sports car!!

Of course, the Autavia starts as a dive watch, and then adds a chronograph, with all the "extras" required for this function -- registers / pushers / thickness for the movement / etc. So it's the sports car that is now an SUV, with room to haul the family, the gear, etc.

Impossible to say which I prefer . . . you have shown us two of the most beautiful watches ever to wear the Heuer shield . . . one in the sports car category and the other an SUV. We can celebrate that our favorite brand had the genius to make both these!!

Jeff

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: Hi all,
: Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to receive a G.Monnin Heuer 844,
: complete with Heuer signed bracelet with diver extension. I was
: also fortunate to acquire a Heuer Autavia Diver 100 late last
: year which I have put side by side the Monnin to provide a
: visual comparison of Heuer’s “Alpha” divers.
: I know, as Heuer collectors, we have read many things about these
: two great watches telling us about their place (and importance)
: in Heuer history. So instead of boring you with facts, I’ll
: just show you some pictures :D

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: A closer look at the 844 Monnin

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: If you got this far in the post, thanks for
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: Now my question for you is….
: which do you prefer AND why?

: Best,
: Gabe