Tag Heuer Monaco Gulf

[centurion]

It's been so many years since I found a watch I wanted to buy, but here's one!

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Monaco Vintage Limited Edition

First immortalized on Steve McQueen’s wrist in the 1970 racing film, Le Mans, the original Monaco, with its big, squared-off case and truly avant-garde Chronomatic Calibre 11—the first chronograph movement with an automatic micro-rotor mechanism—is a mythical icon of modern watchmaking history.

TAG Heuer’s all-new vintage version sports a powerful design true to the revolutionary spirit of the original: black dial with orange and blue stripes, vintage “GULF” logo at 6 o’clock and matching black alligator strap with orange stitching. This stunning piece is a tribute to the Porsche-Gulf 917K racecar in the movie Le Mans.

The legendary Porsche 917-Gulf K, one of the most celebrated automobiles in motor racing, was only produced from 1969 to 1973. Equipped with a 600+ horsepower, 5-litre engine and capable of speeds up to 362 km/h, its success surpassed all expectations, winning Le Mans in 1970 and 1971 and setting a record that holds to this day: 5,335km at an average of 222 km/h. Its unique design and orange and blue colors, make this racecar an unforgettable dream machine.

To give added authenticity to the Porsche 917 Gulf driving scenes in the movie, McQueen insisted on wearing the Monaco chronograph because the just-out chronograph was considered the most authentic car-racing watch on the circuit. A sport and glamour legend was born...

The edgy new Monaco Vintage is equally authentic and iconic. Launched this year in a limited edition of 4,000 pieces, it is destined to become another cult classic that will appeal to racing purists and lovers of strong, disruptive design.

[fooman700]

do you know how much this is going for? TIA

[centurion]

no i don't. i afraid when I call up Tag, they will tell me, if you can afford you no need to ask how much it is

[phil]

actually the monaco is all limited edition. I just got the ultra white for the wife, she wanst the brown snakeskin one as well, arghhh. Should be around 4.5k i think
Spome of the monaco's are not that limited ass they assy, but i think this one may just be, in favt, i might look at it too.

[centurion]

I got some contacts to sniff out a deal for me.... hope it turns out that it's gonna be cheap.

[phil]

You have Tag lobang? shittttttttt, now you tell me, ive already got 2 here in the last month or so

[MRacer77]

phil, you can ask Kenn... he is a watch collector.. should have lobang alot lot...

[phil]

oh for f**ks sake you guys are hooked up, no wonder all the shokeepers laugh at ang mo. I just paid wayyyyyyyyy too much for a stupid blue sapphire as well. I feel like bringing in opals and selling them!!
I need lobang for watches, the price here is actually not cheap, sometimes more expensive, then when i go home, can claim back the tax, hehe

[MRacer77]

you is lucky... you can get rebate...

[centurion]

OK the price is about S$5500 to S$6500... 2 left in SG. I'll pass this time. I'm not exactly a watch collector and this is a bit too rich for me.