Monaco Gulf 50th Anniversary Limited Edition: Image Is King

Now, after three iterations and eight years of waiting, the latest TAG Heuer Monaco with Gulf livery has been released, soon followed by a second limited edition, all following the announcement of a new global partnership between Gulf Oil International and TAG Heuer at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show The announcement preceded Baselworld 2018, where TAG Heuer released the Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition powered by Caliber 11, giving it the historical left-handed crown layout The Gulf 2018 Special Edition gives me cause for pause when one looks to the limited edition released a few months later.

In June, TAG Heuer released the Monaco Gulf 50th Anniversary limited edition that was largely the same watch, but seen side by side the colors were quite different Wouldn't it be my luck that I prefer the dark blue dial and strap of the Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition over the orange and powder blue of the Monaco Gulf 50th Anniversary Limited Edition? Well, no matter, because the Monaco Gulf 50th Anniversary Limited Edition was limited to 50 pieces, which sold out in no time The Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition is not limited and still available if you dig the more vintage vibe of the color choices. Source