2019 Heuer Monaco 50th Anniversary Editions

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True... but do the drivers even get there before Thursday?
Probably RBR drivers would be already in Silverstone on Wednesday if one of their main sponsors would ask them to attend this presentation, and Silverstone is also very close from RBR headquarters... so it could make sense
 
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So far the launches have been on race day so Silverstone doesn't seen to be the reason?
 
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I don't think TAG Heuer will discontinue the Connected anytime soon, it has been a great success for them. Plus, if you sell a new Aquaracer, when will that (regular person) buy a new one? With the Connected you get repeat business, and if you're Albert AMG you also sell tons of accessories! I'm surprised that watch companies in general haven't caught on to the idea of selling straps as accessories. They launched the ladies F1s with quick change straps last year, when are they going to do that on the mens models?

😁 Agree! This clever TH Modular system is a good business for TH: it’s so easy and quick to change the modules, straps, and lugs... and the range of available accessories is so wide (including three different Carrera mechanical modules), that you are very tempted to increase the Modular collection... so it took me one year to pass from one strap to fifteen! 🤦 🤨 😁

In fact during the Connected Modular 45 press presentation, Mr. Biver explained that most important feature of the watch was its modularity
 
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So far the launches have been on race day so Silverstone doesn't seen to be the reason?
But there’s no race that starts on Wednesday, so the closest racing events with TAG Heuer involvement are Formula 1 in Silverstone, and Formula E in NY
 
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Why, the strategy is quite clear, as they are VERY innovative (Nanotech hairspring) and they cover a clearcut price segment (affordable luxury). Additionally they are addressing the present and the future watchcollectors by having heritage models, but also interesting stuff for the youngsters. All products always have at least a touch of adrenaline-asdociated style, even the elegant ones.
I agree they have a strategy but is it a good one? The back of it probably is, technology, carbon hairspring, etc, good stuff. But the front is a mess with collections that are spread too wide. Quartz, bought in automatic, in house automatic, carbon hairspring, tourbillon, two hand, chronograph, stainless, gold, diamonds... all in one subline like the Carrera and most of it is also true for the Monaco or will be. And now it's the Autavia's turn. What do these watches still stand for? What does Tag Heuer stand for? I couldn't answer that in a sentence or two. They're indeed trying to please everyone at the same time but I don't agree it's interesting. The affordable luxury segment is overcrowded, it's dog eat dog and they're competing with brands with very clear values and communication, not in the least Omega and Tudor.
 
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But there’s no race that starts on Wednesday, so the closest racing events with TAG Heuer involvement are Formula 1 in Silverstone, and Formula E in NY
Maybe it’s a slow day at TH HQ and they needed something to do.
 
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I agree they have a strategy but is it a good one? The back of it probably is, technology, carbon hairspring, etc, good stuff. But the front is a mess with collections that are spread too wide. Quartz, bought in automatic, in house automatic, carbon hairspring, tourbillon, two hand, chronograph, stainless, gold, diamonds... all in one subline like the Carrera and most of it is also true for the Monaco or will be. And now it's the Autavia's turn. What do these watches still stand for? What does Tag Heuer stand for? I couldn't answer that in a sentence or two. They're indeed trying to please everyone at the same time but I don't agree it's interesting. The affordable luxury segment is overcrowded, it's dog eat dog and they're competing with brands with very clear values and communication, not in the least Omega and Tudor.
Maybe they put a lot of different things in the sublines. But a lot of brands do experiment with new combinations, and TAG Heuer can't count on their laurels and bring out the same watch again and again like Rolex or the brands of the upper luxury segment.
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Maybe they put a lot of different things in the sublines. But a lot of brands do experiment with new combinations, and TAG Heuer can't count on their laurels and bring out the same watch again and again like Rolex or the brands of the upper luxury segment.

Who would want to be a Rolex fan, really. Oooooh they've gone crazy this year and changed the bracelet on this watch.. why would you bother?
 
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Post will be live at 2am CET, which I think is 1am UK.

Thanks David, this timer idea really isn't that great is it? I guess things can change at the last minute..
 
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Phots from the official Tag Heuer page

[Mod: I've removed these as it seems an error on TAG Heuer's part...am confirming now]
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It’s nice, but in the provisional standings I would put the red ‘79-‘89 Monaco in first position, the ‘69-‘79 in second, and this ‘89-‘99 clearly in third position...
 
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1 / 69-79
2 / 89-99
3 / 79-89

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El grano de la esfera está relacionado con el asfalto de la carretera.
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For me I’d go in chronological order but it’s a really hard choice between 70s and 80s - with the 90s in clear third. That being said I’m warming to the 90s and the reference to gaming with the grained grey watch face makes it quite interesting for me.
 
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Darn TH timers are still programmed to use GMT time.

The reveal event should happen at 8 PM NYC time.
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