Tag heuer monaco special edition7/23/2023 Each of the dial’s printed elements is rendered in clean, basic white, along with both the central chronograph seconds hand and the (traditionally red) tips of the pointed baton handset. The chronograph subdials at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock are finished in black opaline, which should add an extra layer of texture to the dial design on the wrist without overwhelming the design. What this color lacks in historical accuracy, it more than makes up for with attractiveness in images, and the brand wisely renders the rest of the Monaco’s dial design in monochrome to avoid upstaging this element visually. With that said, however, most patinated examples of the Monaco that show signs of purple tend to age towards either a paler lavender hue or a patchy approach that leaves segments of the brass dial base exposed. ![]() TAG Heuer claims this color is inspired by the purple tropical patination sometimes seen in early Calibre 11 Monaco models due to their combination of metallic blue paint with a brass dial base, which is a thoughtful nod to the origins of the Monaco line. Then there’s the hue of the dial itself – a deep, richly saturated shade of Tyrian purple with subtle reddish undertones. The brand has poured an impressive amount of detail into the main dial surface in images, incorporating both a heavily grained sunburst texture and a deep, gradual dégradé effect that fades to nearly black around the edges of the dial. Like the standard model, the Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition sports a sapphire display window in the caseback and offers a solid 100 meters of water resistance.Įven in today’s marketplace of vibrant, diverse colorways, there are still certain dial colors that virtually demand a double-take, and the TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition definitely falls into this category. ![]() TAG Heuer’s only real revision to this familiar design is a limited-edition serial number engraved on the caseback, but the versatility and familiarity of the base design make this adaptable enough to handle the unorthodox new colorway in images. The instantly recognizable rounded-square case design is in full effect here, with its broad curving polished chamfers, compact wedge-shaped lugs, and distinctive angled pushers at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock. The stainless steel case of the TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition is typical of the current right-hand-crown Monaco series, with a 39mm-wide diameter.
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