Yes we did too. So when a mate of the Editor’s asked if he could fit a new battery in his TAG Monaco look-a-likey, it was a good opportunity to make a short You Tube video revealing. Some of these fake watches are fairly convincing from a distance with heavy cases, beefly leather straps and proper logos crafted in Photoshop. So what kind of cheap … Continue reading Ever Wonder What’s Inside a Fake TAG Monaco?
This is destined to be a real collectors item. Just think about it, how many people are going to buy and wear a purple dial TAG Monaco? Like the matte black dial French edition, or the brown dial models, this purple TAG is bound to be a rare sight. If you’re a watch investor, rather than someone who wears them every day, then maybe this … Continue reading TAG Monaco Purple Edition: Collectors & Investors Special
The Gulf editions of the TAG Monaco are the most collectable. Yes, some rare brown or red dial models are hard to find, but almost every TAG fan wants a Gulf colours Monaco. It just looks the part. This year TAG has added a bold 60 number at the 12 o’clock position, plus sharpened the watch is subtle ways. It is still Steve McQueen retro, … Continue reading Watches and Wonders: TAG Monaco Gets A Sharper Look
That Huey Lewis guy was onto something when he sang `It’s Hip To Be Square.’ For one thing, there’s the TAG Monaco to consider, which is the King of Cool even today, after half a century in production. Let’s not disresepct the Certina DS either, which is a dark, elegant, square delight. Then there’s the square case/dial watches of the 1960s and 70s, from brands … Continue reading March AM2 Calendar is Huey Lewis Hip
This Only Watch charity event is really showcasing a great deal of Swiss watchmaking expertise and branding isn’t it? Here’s the word from TAG Heuer, who have pushed the boat out when it comes to hand-crafting something really unique; TAG Heuer is delighted to announce its return to Only Watch with the TAG Heuer Only Watch Carbon Monaco, a one-off, high-end, hand-finished version of the … Continue reading TAG’s Dark Lord is an Auction Superstar
This square case Averin chronograph from Union Glashutte – one of the many Swtch Group brands – channels the spirit of the TAG Monaco, but minus the 5K price ticket for the much admired Gulf Racing edition. The Averin features a 41 x 41 mm pillow-shaped stainless steel case, which is arguably the perfect size for many wrists. You get a domed sapphire crystal with … Continue reading Union Averin Chrono: TAG Monaco Alternative?
Yes we missed the press info on the TAG Monaco Ltd Edition with a titanium case. It is kinda cool, so here is the catch up; TAG Heuer delights its racing fans and lovers of fine watchmaking with a new and limited-edition collectable, the TAG Heuer Monaco Titan Special Edition – an instant classic inspired by the collection’s origins in motorsports, this time in an … Continue reading TAG Titanium: Fade To Grey 500 Pieces Ltd Edition
Green is everywhere this year, from Boris Johnson’s latest attempts to micro-manage our entire lives by banning gas boilers, bacon sandwiches and petrol cars, to the myriad – yes we used myriad – green dial watches showcased by Rolex, IWC, Patek, Tudor and others at Watches & Wonders. Now TAG has joined th party with a green dial variant on their classic Monaco model. I … Continue reading There’s a New TAG Monaco. Yes, It’s Green
