Horological Meandering

thanks to my friend Noodia, I have just found a vintage Monaco. I realize how much the case of this watch is a great piece of engineering and design ! Pretty far from the plain square it seems to be on first sight... This message has been edited by DrStro...  

When I see one on picture, I want one. When I have it on my wrist, I don't want it anymore. Strange, unless my wrist is not made for a Monaco... Best and congrats on a superb specimen. Nicolas.

I was always afraid of exactly the same thing, and all the more since the modern TAGHeuer Monaco wears like a manacle from a medieval dungeon on my wrist. I was surprised to discover that the original is a different animal, and nestles in place quite comf... 

to find an iconic blue dial for the price. but whenever i strap it on, it doesn't seem to wear well on my puny asian wrist. a pity because i really like the design. but i don't want to force it.

you relly feel the power of this piece when you put it on the wrist! different indeed and beautifully wild! Matt

Congrats for hunting this superb specimen. I´ve loved the Monaco for long years, this watch is always in my mind, but, life is so and I´ve never own one. I love your watch, specially because I love this grey dials in a Monaco. Congrats again and... 

One of the best feeling since ...................  

just for something completely different. But, I never made the commitment either as New or Used.....maybe it's the lack of affinity for the brand? Let us know what this watch emotes as you get to know it....... Regards, MTF

maybe its my lack of affinity as well but I do love this out of the entire brand...

and enjoyed wearing it. It's a powerful watch - big before big became fashionable. I'm don't recall exactly why I sold it, but I do miss it from time to time. Your looks like a nice example. Enjoy it. Darren

i've been lucky enough to see a selection of Noodia's vintage Heuers, but to me the Monaco is totally iconic, recognised by everyone. the McQueen auto model is my preferred model, but they all look great. and yes, Nicolas, you have a strange wrist best G

. . . to the Monaco - McQueen connection than the incidental, Jeff. That he wore one in "Le Mans" is well known, but why did he choose the square Heuer? Why not the more popular Carrera, or a Daytona, or El Primero? Many years ago, I was told a story by a... 

I believe the case was invented by Piquerez who also created the Super-Compressor cases. Congratulations on getting it.

The charm and the mystique of the Monaco has always deeply intrigued me. However, never quite got into vintage. I have always liked a modern intrepretation/evolution of classics. The thought of owning a vintage watch is daunting for me (mostly due to lack...