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Sunday afternoon read: The Heuer Monza

  1. Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Oct 19, 2013

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    Tracing the lineage of the Monza can be a confusing prospect for new Heuer and TAG Heuer collectors. Most recently, there was the 2011 Heuer Monza Calibre 36, a watch which revived the Heuer/ TAG Heuer Monza that was discontinued in 2006. That model was a “re-edition” of a Heuer design from the 1930s..but that watch was never called Monza.
    But there was a Monza in Heuer’s back catalogue- a sporting version of the Carrera from the mid-1970s that looks nothing like any of the watches mentioned above. And in case your head isn’t spinning yet, this Monza was sold in some markets under a different name- the Heuer Modena...
    Read more: http://www.calibre11.com/vintage-heuer-monza-series-overview

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  2. kox Oct 21, 2013

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    Nice write-up. Love the Monza. Here's mine - with correct manual and the helmet box:)
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  3. Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Oct 21, 2013

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    Wow, that's a great set...I've never seen one with the instruction book before...very cool :thumbsup:
     
  4. Privateday7 quotes Miss Universe Oct 21, 2013

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    Cool helmet box.........:thumbsup:
     
  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 22, 2013

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    That box is awesome! Looks like something straight out of Rush
     
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