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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorThe faded red / burnt orange color of the original's hands is probably closer to what we got than the one in the Only Watch skeleton.
2022 TAG Heuer Monaco SE Black DLC Titanium (CBL2180) "Dark Lord Homage"
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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorAnd yet the Only Watch Monaco rated a COCO score of 7.4, while the rose gold Dark Lord got a 7.2. Go figure? 😵💫
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Mspeedster
·The faded red / burnt orange color of the original's hands is probably closer to what we got than the one in the Only Watch skeleton.
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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums Moderator^ Not in this picture
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Mspeedster
·But the rose gold is a darker red regardless.
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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorThere are pics of the original where it looks more orange too and also pics of the carbon where it looks more red.
But the rose gold is a darker red regardless.
Versus the the picture from Monochrome's shoot:
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Mspeedster
·You know what, they may actually be the same color. Here's a fresh photo of mine.
Versus the the picture from Monochrome's shoot:
Also, the side by side pic you shared earlier shows the rose gold's hands to be a deeper red compared to the orange red of the original. Hence under the same lighting, I do believe the Only Watch Monaco's hands to be a closer match color wise.
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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums ModeratorJust to be clear, my statement about possibly being the same color was between the Only Watch Skeleton and the new one.
The original Heuer DLs for sure tend to have a lighter, more "orange", tone for sure.
However, well kept specimens, like the one pictured below, appear to have a much darker hue. So my theory is that possibly the color "faded" over time and that's why some that were exposed to the sun became more orange.
If this supposition is right, then that would explain what TH were going for with the new models, because the hands don't look vivid "red" to me, the new color is a subtle "washed out red".
The original Heuer DLs for sure tend to have a lighter, more "orange", tone for sure.
However, well kept specimens, like the one pictured below, appear to have a much darker hue. So my theory is that possibly the color "faded" over time and that's why some that were exposed to the sun became more orange.
If this supposition is right, then that would explain what TH were going for with the new models, because the hands don't look vivid "red" to me, the new color is a subtle "washed out red".
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Mspeedster
·Just to be clear, my statement about possibly being the same color was between the Only Watch Skeleton and the new one.
The original Heuer DLs for sure tend to have a lighter, more "orange", tone for sure.
However, well kept specimens, like the one pictured below, appear to have a much darker hue. So my theory is that possibly the color "faded" over time and that's why some that were exposed to the sun became more orange.
If this supposition is right, then that would explain what TH were going for with the new models, because the hands don't look vivid "red" to me, the new color is a subtle "washed out red".
A better way to compare is a side by side photo, as in these two pics. Because it's under the same lighting and photographic conditions.
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Hubert
··TAG Heuer Forums Moderator^ All that said, the washed-out red has grown on me. Had I been running the project, I still would pushed for a more faithful homage. However, this will have to do!
Only time will tell, if TH ever decides to do a more faithful re-edition.
Only time will tell, if TH ever decides to do a more faithful re-edition.
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Mspeedster
·@hawkmercedes0417 has the best of both worlds. 😀
I wonder how many who own an original will go for the new one for daily wear?
I wonder how many who own an original will go for the new one for daily wear?
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·@hawkmercedes0417 has the best of both worlds. 😀
I wonder how many who own an original will go for the new one for daily wear?
This guy has an amazing collection.
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Aquagraph
·And yet the Only Watch Monaco rated a COCO score of 7.4, while the rose gold Dark Lord got a 7.2. Go figure? 😵💫
My guess is that will change at the end of the year. Some people scored it low because it wasn't a Heuer, blah blah... I bet come the end of the year they will have 'accepted' it. Interesting to see them side by side as well, just shows that the new one isn't that much different in size.
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·My guess is that will change at the end of the year. Some people scored it low because it wasn't a Heuer, blah blah... I bet come the end of the year they will have 'accepted' it. Interesting to see them side by side as well, just shows that the new one isn't that much different in size.
Only watch score was probably slanted by my 100/10. I still really like the only watch, but the new one is a great ‘inspired by’ of the dark lord - like a lot of recent TH designs it seems to fall short of greatness, the thickness takes it off my must-buy list, but also the running seconds and contrast between the plain black and asphalt on the dial.
It seems strange they didn’t pick a rally strap for the new one, it’s a very easy way to tie it to the original
Ultimately my favourite is still the dark lord, but the only watch and this are pretty much tieing now.
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·Speaking of Dark Lord tributes, some of you might remember Joe Ganzler's custom made Dark Lord homage from back in 2012. I remember following his journey on Watchuseek with high interest. He took a Cal 17 blue Monaco and transformed it into his own custom tribute.
DC's recount of the story is here: https://www.calibre11.com/custom-tag-heuer-monaco-pvd/
Now 10 years later we have the official TAG Heuer tribute. But arguably Joe's one of one custom is still the most faithful to date. Albeit he too deliberately chose to use red instead of orange red hands (as noted in DC's article). He also chose to put it on a bracelet rather than a rally strap. Other than those two details, this one is as close as it gets for a modern day take on the original.
DC's recount of the story is here: https://www.calibre11.com/custom-tag-heuer-monaco-pvd/
Now 10 years later we have the official TAG Heuer tribute. But arguably Joe's one of one custom is still the most faithful to date. Albeit he too deliberately chose to use red instead of orange red hands (as noted in DC's article). He also chose to put it on a bracelet rather than a rally strap. Other than those two details, this one is as close as it gets for a modern day take on the original.
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·On a business trip to Japan at the moment and had the opportunity to try the new Black DLC. Less than impressed. Don’t want to pull it apart as I know some members here have purchased it but needless to say it’s not my bag baby. Great marketing linking it to the Dark lord but I would say it’s a million miles away from a well done tribute. In particular I really didn’t like the Rose Gold but as I say, we all like different things and that’s what makes life interesting.
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TonyStark
·I saw one through the glass at local ad today. Didn’t have time to pop in and try it on, but it looked nice under the lights. I still can’t get my head around the price point I’m honest.
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·Not personally a big fan of the new DLC. A bit too black with no contrasts for my taste. The grained effect on the outer dial looks cool though.
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YG_Rulz
·Monaco Dark Lord - Craziness started!!
Need I say more!!!! 🤨🤨🤨🤨
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Need I say more!!!! 🤨🤨🤨🤨
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15504432...axsq37sgu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL
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