For the fourth time this year, TAG Heuer is releasing a limited-edition model in the commemorative quintet series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Monaco series. This latest model is inspired by the period between 1999 and 2009, and comes on the heels of the 1989-1999, 1979-1989, and 1969-1979 models, each released earlier in summer 2019. TAG Heuer has been releasing each of these watches in symbolic locations and, for this edition, chose Japan. The brand argues the country and its modern design schools are reflective of a traditionally-inspired contemporary style, and believes this an ethos this most recent Monaco shares.
TAG Heuer Monaco 1999-2009 Limited Edition, limited to 169 pieces
Like the previous three editions of the watch, the 1999-2009 model uses a 39-mm square steel case, with slanted pushers and a left-side crown recalling the original Caliber 11 movement used in the first models from 1969. This special-edition model features a solid caseback, with ?1999-2009 Special Edition? and ?One of 169? engraved upon it. Underneath the square sapphire crystal you?ll find a traditional Monaco configuration, though carried out in a simple black-and-white color scheme meant to contrast with the unique and prominent case. This dial features a number of vintage-style elements common to the series, including the horizontal applied hour markers, contrasting minute ring with accented hour markers, and softly squared subdials for running seconds and a 30-minute counter. At...