While mine is already on its way, Jeff, it would be nice to see a Steve McQueen re-edition on the Monaco 24, I believe Richard has mentioned it to David at Calibre 11, and I have seen other similar thoughts on this... But I'm not complaining, I like the PVD Monaco 24 just the way it is, it truly is a watch for the bold better yet a Monaco racer in history.

Cheers,
~george

: Let’s play a game with the TAG Heuer Monaco 24, as follows: Let's
: say that you collect vintage Heuer chronographs, primarily the
: racing chronographs from the 1960s and 1970s (Autavia, Carrera,
: Monaco, Silverstone, Montreal, etc.). You are a committed
: collector, who enjoys the style and history of these watches, as
: well as the fact that they are reliable timepieces that you can
: wear on a daily basis.

: One of your favorite chronographs is the black PVD-coated Monaco
: (Reference 74033 N), as shown below right. You are wearing this
: old Monaco one day, when you walk into a local watch store, and
: see the new TAG Heuer Monaco 24, as shown below left.
:
: It's your lucky day!! A representative of TAG Heuer is standing
: behind the counter, shows you the Monaco 24, describes the
: specifications, and says, “We want you to love this new Monaco
: 24 and to buy one for your collection. Please tell us if there
: is anything that you would like us to change about the Monaco
: 24, so that you will buy the watch for your collection.”

: So here is our game, which we will call “Monaco 24, in the Land
: of Make Believe”: Please review the photographs of the Monaco
: 24 (which are of the watch that I actually saw, in the metal),
: as well as the specifications for the watch listed below. Then
: tell us exactly how you would like the Monaco 24 altered, so
: that you would actually buy the watch. Too big or too small?
: Would you prefer a different color scheme? You can be aggressive
: (for example adding a third register for the hours), but please
: try to be realistic (you can’t have it produced in rose gold,
: and lower the price to $1,995).
:
:

: Specifications of the TAG Heuer Monaco 24 are as follows: Case
: is stainless steel, coated with black titanium-carbide,
: highly-polished, and measures 40.5 mm, across the dial
: Sapphire glass, front and rear, with anti-reflective treatment
: “Gulf Stripes” down the center of the dial Recessed
: registers, for running seconds (on the left) and chronograph
: minutes (on the right) Semi-sub counters each showing half the
: register, with double-sided hands (rotating system) –
: “orange” needle for first half of the timing and
: “silver” needle for the second half of the timing Date at
: six o’clock position, shows yesterday-today-tomorrow Orange
: shock-absorbers (advanced dynamic absorber system) Polished
: rhodium plated hour and minute hands, with luminous markers
: Black alligator strap, with orange stitches and titanium clasp
: Caliber 36 “El Primero” movement, 36,000 vibrations per
: hour, automatic COSC certified chronometer Display back
: shows three-spoke rotor Special edition [not “limited
: edition”] Priced at approximately $10,900
: We have had previous discussions on the question of whether the
: “vintage guys” will ever buy a modern, new watch. In The
: Land of Make Believe, with the ability to change the various
: elements of the watch, every vintage collector should be able to
: construct a Monaco 24 to his or her liking.

: So please tell is how you would change the watch, so that you would
: buy it. Of course, you can also feel free to say, “It’s
: perfect just the way it is! Where can I buy one?”

: I look forward to seeing some responses, then I will post my own
: list of “modifications”.
:
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