After this photo, I came across this article on WUS about the Russian LE (https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/cw5140-limited-edition-russia.343485/#post-2552681). It seems that TH was playing fast and loose with different models with limited editions being engraved on existing models. Another example I came across of the same model number in normal & limited edition is the Monaco Python CW2114. The exact same model was a standard production, but TH also released a 230 piece LE for Italy - same model number as the standard model. Presently a piece is on sale on C24 for EUR 4050.
... and bought the Russia LE in US!?!? Kind of puzzling. Possibly they made US LE for Russia too, to celebrate some Cold War anniversary
It is entirely feasible that an LE made for Russia was bought a) a tourist, or b) sold by the original buyer to an overseas buyer. Watches move around the world very easily.
Apparently the Russuan LE was bought from a US Tag store. That's the intriguing part. Also that someone claimed that the same number was also available in the Las Vegas store. The point of course is that there's a Russian LE out there!!!
Looking at this again, the blurring doesn't go far enough to blur out the text on the other example, I'm sure not all of these are Russian LEs
Probably bought from an outlet, I think @Aquagraph has commented on seeing location specific LEs at Bicester
Possibly, though I've also seen a 100pce 'Oxford Street' Carrera in an AD in Northampton. I think if they don't sell out in a timely manner they take them out of the flagship stores and offer them to ADs, out of sight kind of thing.
Live video screen cap from @revolutionwatch's IG stories This dial must be quite interesting in real life, especially for those who appreciate jade. (But it's not my kind of thing.)
This is actually part of the Cortina Watch Golden Jubilee consignment. Cortina dropped major collab releases with PP, FM, HMC, etc. and this Carrera is actually the most "affordable" (read as cheap!!) collab on offer. More details below. https://50thanniversary.cortinawatch.com/en/commemorative-watches/tag-heuer-carrera-chronograph
Just came across the limited edition Monaco 69 CW9111, which is as numbered 150 piece autographed by Indian film star Shah Rukh Khan. Seems like that the LE is the same as the regular edition CW9110, with the addition of the LE and autograph stamp. https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-6...k&intObjectID=6394692&from=salessummary&lid=1
The Tag Heuer x The Hour Glass Commemorative Edition Monaco. Released in 2019 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Hour Glass (a Tag Heuer AD) and the 50th anniversary of the Monaco. PVD case to pay homage to the Heuer Monaco "Dark Lord" Ref. 740303N. Limited to 50 timepieces and each one individually numbered, THG xx/50.
New release, still can’t understand why TAG Heuer won’t release this panda looking dial in their standard collection.