You just sold it to me

 

That was all it took?

 

Somebody else made a comment before about it looking like a first gen original gameboy and that sold me entirely.

 

Did they add that bit on about video games after whoever said it here said it???

 

Indeed! Your misreading of my previous post somehow brought me good luck!

 

The Game Boy! That's perfect! LOL

 

Interesting. Was there a similar written description of the design theory behind the 70's and 80's editions?

 

The dial does remind me of racing asphalt, similar to the strap of the current Gulf F1. The other thing I really like about the design is the color scheme reminds me of Martini Racing.

 

Thanks man, I agree with your assessment of the 90's edition.

 

Wouldn't that more likely be on an Oris?

 

The 110.253b, which appears to be blue....?

 

It would certainly look cool, but I think a real "Martini Racing" Monaco LE would be an odd pairing. Porsche could have either a Martini or Gulf Porsche Design watch, as the famous 917 carried both liveries. But for the Monaco, it can only be Gulf - IMHO. LOL

 

I like this IG post from @watchonista. Anybody know what the background is? If it's some kind of official TAG Heuer merchandise, it goes very nicely with the watch, and I might have to buy it too.

 

I am no fan of the idea of a relaunch of round pushers (which seems to be one of the core critics concerning the anniversary watches). Even if the early Monaco is an iconic watch, that doesn't mean it was perfect. In my view the round pushers were a mistake (and would be today) in several regards: They don't match the square design, and they are not aligned with the case. Because of this they are prone to catch dirt and twine, and to damage. This would absolutely stand in contradiction to the slogan (don't crack under pressure), and there would be additional service cost under guarantee for TAG Heuer. This would have to be revolved on the RRP. Not a good balance in the end.

 

But they look cooler and more retro. And that's what matters in a Monaco (imo of course).