TAG Heuer Monaco

M milly

Hi im new to this and not going to lie have no clue

Its my husband 60th so am looking for a Monaco, he always moans that the automatics loose time so was looking at a quartz maybe?? I've narrowed down to two watches but I've no idea which is the better or preferred model by experience enthusiasts

So ........................
2018 WAW131A which i believe is a quartz boxed and papers
or
2001 CW2111.auto no box / papers

Both discontinued,lovely watches price varies between £1800-£2500

Any help advice etc would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Aquagraph

Hi Milly
Quartz watches are certainly more reliable and accurate than automatic watches, however there are very few quartz Monacos and most of them are considered ladies or unisex models because they are a bit smaller than the automatic versions. It's only actually 2mm but it is quite noticeable on the wrist, especially if your husband has a large wrist.
Even aside from this pretty much everyone here would tell you to buy the automatic CW2111 because they are 'watch nerds' and to wear quartz is almost shameful.
Hope this helps....
Rob

Aquagraph

Hi Milly
Quartz watches are certainly more reliable and accurate than automatic watches, however there are very few quartz Monacos and most of them are considered ladies or unisex models because they are a bit smaller than the automatic versions. It's only actually 2mm but it is quite noticeable on the wrist, especially if your husband has a large wrist.
Even aside from this pretty much everyone here would tell you to buy the automatic CW2111 because they are 'watch nerds' and to wear quartz is almost shameful.
Hope this helps....
Rob

imagwai

Aside from what Aquagraph correctly says, above... the other difference is that the quartz is a normal 3-hand (tell the time) watch, whereas the auto is a chronograph model. In other words, it has a stopwatch feature with 3 subdials - this makes it more appealing because watch nerds

Aquagraph

Are you buying it from somewhere that will take it back? It might be for the best... even if it's a bit more expensive.

Aquagraph

Watches are personal things and even a unisex Monaco is a lot of money, be a shame if he's stuck with something he's not truly happy with.

Aquagraph

Also are they offering any kind of warranty?

imagwai

CW2111 refers to the watch. FC6177 and FC6171 to the strap.

M milly

So, the general consensus is go with the CW2111 ? Does it matter if the watch is a 2001, 2015 or 2018 is there a "dodgy" mechanical year ? Or what should i be looking out for ?
Any advice is appreciated