Description: For your consideration, Dr4 Watches has on offer a very rare Tag Heuer "Gulf" Monaco fine timepiece. This is one cool retro racing, Steve McQueen style timepiece that never goes out of style. Why? Because it is cool like Formula 1 racing, Royal Enfield motorcycles and if you were Steve McQueen... dating supermodels. And who does not like that?Let's elaborate on the coolness of Steve McQueen. He is an acting and racing icon and is often referred to as "The King of Cool." His catalog of cinematic works included a bevy of hits but perhaps most notably was the 1971 film "Le Mans." Le Mans usually does not crack the top 3 of Steve McQueen's cinematic career but it does provide iconic shots of his Heuer Monaco and hence the inspiration for this circa 2018 modern remake of that watch. Complete with the Gulf logo naturally.Of course we are bringing the best value on the internet because we tirelessly source our inventory and inspect very closely upon receipt for quality and authenticity. We are extremely thorough in our listings and we still absolutely encourage questions regarding the timepieces. If you have questions regarding the specifications, provenance, history, etc., no problem. Just ask if you have a question! We only deal in 100% real watches because reputation is critical for us and in this industry in particular. We always have the inventory in our possession. We do not do the broker thing. Particularly for fine timepieces that are high demand --- like this Gulf Monaco --- a buyer needs to be extra careful to ensure that they are buying an authentic piece. Kindly examine my feedback, comments and inventory. Remember to "Buy the Seller" to avoid being fooled. The condition of this watch is as follows: Pre-owned in excellent condition. I would rate this cool timepiece at 96% and the majority of the straps are 99% as they are only being worn infrequently by me. The original strap (blue perforated with orange trim) is the most worn of all of the straps. My personal favorite is the white strap as it really pops and gets the most attention. There is also a bespoke strap included which is made from an artisan in Spain for me (see the last shot) and this has not yet been been worn or even seated to the timepiece. Tag Heuer needs no introduction but if you are not familiar with their timekeeping history definitely read-up on it as it is fascinating. The short version is: Originally Heuer and then Heuer was acquired by Techniques d'Avante Garde (T.A.G.) and hence Tag Heuer. The company did a great job of embracing the quartz revolution and in particular their Formula 1 line of watches in the 1980s put them on great financial footing. They have always blended sports, stars / "influencers" / brand ambassadors and innovation into their timepiece DNA. With limited edition, fine automatic watches like this Monaco reference they hold their own as a premium collectible for watch conneisseurs who recognize their value and want some Steve McQueen in their life. Because we only want timepiece customers who are delighted with their purchase, we strive to add some additional insight to help you make a great timepiece decision. With that in mind, some additional considerations about this watch include: 1. This watch is large at 39mm and works well on medium to large wrists. It brings a retro look but with modern proportions and I can recommend this watch for somebody with a wrist size of 6+1/2 inches in circumference and larger. I have an average size wrist and this watch works well on my wrist. It gets worn about 1-2 time a month, typically at night when it is cooler and on the white strap because it is my favorite for this watch.2. This is peculiar watch that makes a retro racing kind of statement. Rock this to your next Zoom call or to your tech business and you evoke that Le Mans vibe or the 1970s era of motorsport. 3. The watch is comfortable and the various straps can handle up to about an 7+7/8" wrist. 4. Highlights on this one include the incredible detail on the dial, that cool Gulf logo and of course the hip-to-be-square chronograph registers. 5. The visual interest continues on the back where one is treated to the wonderful Swiss movement through the exhibition caseback. 6. Rounding our the listing is an abundance of extra and nice collateral. Multiple straps, an extra deployant buckle (on the blue perforated, blue trim strap), two travel cases (a 3 slot and a single slot), a Gulf / checkered flag patch, cards, booklets, boxing and a large magnet (for the fridge) of Steve McQueen. We do not offer a warranty but will work with you to make any post-purchase repairs via advice on where to go and what to do (with no profit for us but paid for by you). Everything we sell is working fine for all functions when it leaves our facility (or more specifically the safe deposit box where our watches reside). In some cases, we can go back to our source and get the watch repaired for free based on our relationship and reputation. We should always be the first port-of-call if there is an issue. 100% delighted customers so far and we aim to keep it that way. Please examine the pictures, what you see is what you get. The only exceptions are the black case that we photoraph on and the English Bull Dog which we put in our group shots because we think it looks great. The Bull Dog is a James Bond tie-in and we kind of really like James Bond. And finally, we are an Atlanta based business but we also operate out of North Florida (some inventory in both places) as I like to include my brother in the business some. Thank you for your consideration, Steve
Price: 6999.99 USD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
End Time: 2024-08-19T12:31:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 49 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Bezel Color: Silver
Indices: Stick Indexes
Case Color: Silver
Department: Unisex Adults
Caseback: Exhibition
Watch Shape: Rectangle
Style: Casual, Luxury, Sport
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Chronograph, Date Indicator
Case Size: 39 mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
Reference Number: CAW211R.FC6401
Brand: TAG Heuer
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Blue, Gray, Orange, White, Light Blue, Midnight Blue
Customized: No
Band Material: Canvas, Leather
Dial Color: Black, Blue, Orange
Model: TAG Heuer Monaco
With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
Case Finish: Brushed
With Manual/Booklet: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analog