TAG Heuer Men's Monaco Automatic Chronograph Watch ...

• TAG Heuer Caliber 17 Swiss automatic movement - 2894-2 ETA Swiss Made movement; 42-Hour Power Reserve
• Scratch-resistant Perspex crystal, a type of acrylic/plexiglas
• Case diameter: 38.5 mm
• Stainless-steel case; Black dial; Luminous hands and markers; Date function; Chronograph functions
• Water-resistant to 30 M (100 feet)

Amazon.com Product Description:
With its eye-catching square case, the TAG Heuer Monaco men's automatic chronograph (model #CW2111.FC6177) is a sleek and sporty accessory that adds a touch of elegant style to your wardrobe. Boasting the reliability of automatic movement, this well-made timepiece has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal for protection against wear and tear, a textured black leather strap with tonal stitching accents, and a date display at 6 o'clock. Water resistant to 165 feet, the Monaco also boasts easy-to-read silver-tone hands and hour markers.

excellent, but not for everyone:
Introduced by Heuer in 1969 as a motor-sports instrument the Monaco continues to remain contemporary in its design. Tag has wisely chosen to continue producing a number of the auto racing circuit models that made Heuer famous. ( as these are much more interesting and well styled than Tag's own designs. ) There is a misunderstanding shared by those who have commented on this watch and some sellers who offer this model online. The crystal is made from acrylic true to it's vintage predecessor. It is never sapphire regardless of how listed on some web pages. A square watch of 40 to 45 mm in size is going to take on more wear and tear than one of more conventional proportions fitted with a scratch resistant window. This is indeed a specialty piece better suited to collectors than as an everyday "work watch". I happen to consider the Monaco to be on my short list of favorites, and finally have the priveledge to own one.

Long Time Monaco Owner:
I've owned this watch for over 5 years and I love it - but it is not for everyone. It runs just as good today as it did the day I bought it and it still looks fantastic - after I "cleaned" it up. This watch is very distinctive and gets lots of complements but I now wear it as more of a dress watch than an every day watch. When I first purchased this watch I wore it all the time and as noted in some of the other reviews - I scratched the crystal (or acrylic) top. The crystal sticks up from the body of the watch and is easily bumped and ends up taking the brunt of a lot of the daily banging around. If you are looking for an everday watch that will not show its wear - this is not it. It is such a nice watch that when the watch band broke (a common problem if you wear it every day) I decided to clean it up and wear it less and more carefully than I had been. I had the band and the crystal replaced and the watch looks brand new. Now I only wear it to work or out on the town and it comes off as soon as I get home. Don't let its "racing" past fool you - this watch is more for dress than for every day and if you treat it that way, it will give you years of care free and stunning service. If you try to wear it as your every day watch - it will work but it'll show its wear pretty quickly.

Classic style Monaco:
Was larger than i expected but oozes quality and a pure classical look with black face and (croc) leather strap.