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·The only re-edition that was done right was the Silverstone. But it was the wrong watch, as even the vintage originals aren't that popular.
Monza?
The only re-edition that was done right was the Silverstone. But it was the wrong watch, as even the vintage originals aren't that popular.
I also woulda guessed Michael to think the caw211p Monacos to be at least decent re-editions
I've seen some that have watch outlet stores that include TAGs. But haven't come across a TAG Heuer boutique-like discount outlet, similar to Bicester. Do you know of a specific one?
Or is my impression about Bicester wrong,, do they sell many other brands too?
Bicester has a TAG Heuer 'boutique', but also a Breitling 'boutique' and now a Watchfinder 'boutique'. There is also a shop that sells Girard Peregaux and Ullyse Nardin (if it's still open). Also a store that sells Mido, Tissot and Swatch.
Quick Google turned this up: https://www.outletaholic.com/brands/tag-heuer/
Couple in the US, the one near here is Woodbury Common in upstate NY.
Don't get me wrong, I think many of the heritage inspired watches & re-editions are very nice.
What I meant by "re-edition done right" is recreating something very close to the original in modern day form. However, most of the heritage re-editions created by TAG Heuer have some kind of flaw that stops them short from achieving the same level of greatness their vintage counterparts exude.
The Rindt Autavia re-edition is too bloated, the early 2000s Autavias aren't right either. The 2017 Monza is cool, perhaps cooler than the original, but really doesn't look like the original due to its case. The C11 Monacos are lacking the mushroom pushers. The 90s Carrera re-issue has the wrong branding. The glassbox Carrera is too thick and has other flaws that @Hubert has called out many times. I thought the Ronnie Peterson Carrera re-edition was pretty darn good, until I saw how thick the profile is.
The Silverstone re-edition comes closest in my eyes. While it's not an exact copy, I don't see any glaring flaws, other than the watch isn't my cup of tea.
It's not that they need to do an exact copy necessarily. It's just that they often end up compromising what should be an enthusiast's piece by trying to make it appeal to the mass market as well - they end up pleasing neither group.
I feel it’s more about compromise due to parts-bin watch building, off the shelf movements with running seconds. Thick movements that don’t suit heritage watches, etc
I feel it’s more about compromise due to parts-bin watch building, off the shelf movements with running seconds. Thick movements that don’t suit heritage watches, etc
Surely though, if the original Carreras were 36mm then even bumping them to 39mm is a compromise? 36mm is going to be hardcore collectors (and ladies) only and then you have to factor in the cost of originals...
I hated the godawful holey strap it came on.
Very close, but no cigar. The lack of Carrera branding is a major flaw for me. As is the TAG Heuer branding on the later versions.
I feel it’s more about compromise due to parts-bin watch building, off the shelf movements with running seconds. Thick movements that don’t suit heritage watches, etc
The strap was lovely! I really liked it. A nice touch that showed they went the extra mile on this one. Overall the Monza was a great reissue. But 42mm was simply too big for me. It wore amazingly well and was nice and thin, but there was just too much dinner plate going on.