...but the thickness to me is near unbearable (compare to the smaller size), it sits on the wrsit like a 'block'. I got the silver dial one (blind pre-ordered) and its still alright if not being too picky🤝
Still remember yours was one of my few early targets back in the days, and as the hobby go deeper, some of the watches i got was for a 'collecting' purpose seem, and I am sure now Monaco is a true love🍻
For me the u.s. one is more special and attractive at the first glance but after years I found myself rooting for the more traditional european version. It is funny they made the u.s. version rarer in the tribute pairs which was just the opposite.