Hi everyone,

Have been on holiday for the last three weeks and struggled for internet connection, so have been more quiet than usual- great to catch up on the discussions over that time. Holiday was great and stopped into TAG Heuer for a brief visit- huge amount going on there with planning for the ManU sponsorship deal and the zero-gravity flights that have been announced in the last couple of weeks. Can also confirm that work is progressing on the Autavia

I was lucky enough to pick up the new Monza while I was there, and while I put down most of my thoughts in the review at Calibre 11, I know that it's a watch that interests many here, so I thought I'd add a few more comments after 1 month of ownership.

- The dial is really, really well done. The red markers on the two sub-dials are not printed flat, but raised slightly. Add that to the aged lume (which I know is a little gimmicky, but I have to admit looks good) and the bright white hands, and you have one of the best-looking dials I can remember. It's also one of the most authentic and faithful to the original 76 Monza

- I was quite happy with the size- although it does skirt close to being too big for me- which I was a little surprised about. The size is the only thing about this watch that I'm not entirely sold on. The larger size did grow on me, and then I got home and compared it to my 2000 Monza, and you really get a sense of how much larger it is. In the end, I am comfortable with this size because 1. It's a sporty watch (2000 Monza is more formal) and 2. The case is not too thick, so you never get that top-heavy feeling
- Strap not only looks fantastic, but is very comfortable- perfect.
- A nice touch is that TAG Heuer has designed a special box for the Monza, complete with a bright red cushion and black box


So it's a very big thumbs up from me for the Monza. I believe that the LE number has been set at 2000, although the person I spoke to was not 100% sure on that. Look forward to seeing more of these in the wild and hearing your thoughts

dc

 

I didn't- we were driving from Florence to Milan and so made a stop in Maranello for lunch. Amazingly, I had the chance to meet a Heuer collector who is a long time Calibre 11 reader who was working across the road on the Ferrari F1 engine! Great day.

 

Welcome Alex!

The Monza seems to be just hitting the shops now- so perhaps your dealer will get one in? Questions on size are very hard because it's so personal. My guess is that if you are happy with the Autavia re-edition size then you'll be OK with the Monza.

Good luck!

 

By the way, TAG Heuer on social media this morning has said that the Monza will not be a numbered limited edition (except for Number 11 I guess ), but instead will be a "special edition". I think this means it uses the internal code "ADIS", which means it is not part of the standard range, but they will make however many the dealers have ordered...but no refreshing of stock once it sells out

 

Congrats! Can you post a photo of the caseback?

 

I'm still confused on the "limited edition" status of the watch...seems complicated. So it's a numbered limited edition, but no maximum number?