Some months ago, Rich asked me to select my three favorite Monacos, and to describe why I selected each of them. Here is what I wrote about the "Transitional" Monaco:

• I “need” (or want) to have a blue Monaco, and when I put them side-by-side, or wear them in the same timeframe, I find myself liking the “Transitional” model better than the normal “Production” model. Yes, Steve wore the production model, and yes this one has become the icon, but when I wear the transitional guy, I just keep staring at the shiny steel hands, and the beautiful grain in the paint, and smiling. So that’s that in terms of the blue Monacos . . . the Transitional model is the one I choose to wear, so that’s the one that I will keep and enjoy. Perfect with the navy suit, white shirt and red tie.

Some months later, I will stick with this choice.

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