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The 1980s -- Was It the "Red Decade"?

I will confess that my Portuguese language skills are not so good, but have a look at this posting, in which Miguel Seabra makes the case that the 1980s were, in fact, the "Red Decade".

https://espiraldotempo.com/2019/06/17/atualidades-i-tag-heuer-um-monaco-red-hot-racing/

Interesting to see the cultural images that he assembles, from the worlds of music, television, sports, automobiles, etc. Of course, a journalist can publish these types of images and tell this story, whereas a brand like TAG Heuer is unable to do so, without securing rights, etc.

What do we think? Are the vintage guys feeling any better about the red Monaco for the 1980s?

Another interesting question -- Have there ever been red watches or chronographs that have mattered? That are keepers? Or do we see them as curiosities? One thing for sure -- red has been a popular watch color in 2019!!

Jeff

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