Thank you @Aquagraph , @Anthony.R & @Albert-AMG !!!
I still can't believe my luck. It's a lot of money for me and I have to admit that I had a moment of buyer's remorse after I said I'll take it. I was like, OMG - what have I done? But after it arrived, there's no question it was the right decision for me! 👍
So 2 months after this watch supposedly sold out in a day, I somehow got super lucky and bought the very last one available via US TAG Heuer Boutiques!I just received my new watch today and couldn't be happier!!!! 😁😁😁
Initially I was put off by its lack of symmetry, but this one eyed evil panda kept growing & growing on me, to where I felt its unbalanced design created its own very unique character and charm. But as the Dato was long gone, I never seriously thought about getting one, since I wasn't going to pay above retail. Then out of the blue my TH Boutique sales person calls me to ask if I'm interested in the new Monaco. We get to chatting and I mention the Dato. She says they were sold out long ago, but would double check. I figured "fat chance" and didn't give it any more thought. A day later she calls me back and said "you're in luck, one very last one had become available". How could I say "no"? It was like the universe was telling me this watch was meant to be for me.
I must say it is an absolute stunner in person, even better than I had imagined! 🥰
Late to the party, but I'm now officially part of the Dato club, I believe I'm forum owner #9. My watch is 150 of 250.
The watch wears great on the wrist, 39mm is just my size.
The dial has a different personality under sunlight. I love it! 👍
I also tested my clasp, it feels quite secure. Tested the chrono too, no problem there either. So far so good!
Thank you @Aquagraph , @Anthony.R & @Albert-AMG !!!
I still can't believe my luck. It's a lot of money for me and I have to admit that I had a moment of buyer's remorse after I said I'll take it. I was like, OMG - what have I done? But after it arrived, there's no question it was the right decision for me! 👍
So 2 months after this watch supposedly sold out in a day, I somehow got super lucky and bought the very last one available via US TAG Heuer Boutiques!
@Calibre11 , @kappa_md , @HoltzPlatz , @Jim Dollares , @Yago - Thanks a lot guys!!! 😀
Thanks DC! My sales person didn't really know how that watch was suddenly available, she was as surprised as I was. Her guess was that someone cancelled their order too. Kind of strange on the numbering, Snowy's is 125, yours is 160, both from Japan. Mine, 150, was apparently sitting in a New Jersey TH distribution center, not even in a Boutique store.
I like the croc strap and will enjoy it for now. But it makes the watch kind of dressy looking. So I'll probably switch to a racing rally strap at some point too.
Thanks Jim! After reading about Snowy's clasp and hearing comments from you & others, I was paranoid about the clasp. I've tugged on it pretty good and it holds just fine. Both sides of the clasp seem to hold equally and evenly.
Congrats, buyers remorse! Is that a thing?
I love reading posts like this! When a true enthusiast gets a very in-demand watch, directly from an AD, doesn’t have to compromise on price, and is the first owner... it’s the perfect situation. Add to it that “miracle” factor of finding an unaccounted one this many months after the release— it is magic! Congratulations Michael!
Congrats, buyers remorse! Is that a thing?
Awesome! Congrats! And I love the Dato in the sun! The bright light really makes it look great.
I’m rocking #5. Love this watch.
My only disappointment is the box.
You made the mistake of buying from ad. You only get the premium box if you cut the middle man and buy directly from TAG website
Plus these glassbox Carreras aren't getting any cheaper, by the time TH releases the next one it might be closer to 8k!
By the time people finally get their panda Im guessing price will be closer to 10k
