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Old v new
In Response To: Re: Nightmare! ()

Is it similar to a new SL Mercedes and an old gullwing. Clearly to many the older car is more desirable and yet the new car will appeal to many and is undoubtably better in the technology, comfort, performance and reliability stakes.
Clearly to me the anniversary model is a much better looking watch than any other re issue Monaco and is a lovely thing in its own right but at the mooted £6000 price point i would put my money into vintage. Obviously there is room for both!
I wonder if the 1133b or the ltd edt will be more coveted in 20 years time...

The new "re-edition" tries to keep the spirit and DNA but
: is just much better with more power reserve and reliability of
: new Cal 11-Dubois Depraz vs Microrotor 1969 version as well as
: sapphire crystal which 1969 technology could not do and which
: 2009 tec allows. For the rest it's the same. Just better and
: probably of higher value in 30 years as better quality and 1000
: pieces only, Friendly

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