Olech & Wajs Watches 8000vsTAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Olech & Wajs Watches 8000 at true scale

8000

TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph at true scale

Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

65h

Movement

Valjoux 7750

TAG Heuer TH81-00

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
n/a
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
n/a
Titanium coated with black DLC
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
TAG Heuer TH81-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
65h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
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Reviews

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Olech & Wajs Watches 8000

Owners find the Olech & Wajs 8000 comfortable and sleek on its strap, noting its sharp appearance for casual wear, though one owner mentions the ticking is a bit loud. Some reviewers describe the case and bracelet as having razor-sharp edges, leading to discomfort on smaller wrists due to a lack of bracelet articulation. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the tool-watch aesthetic and Havana fumé dial of the Olech & Wajs 8000, despite some finding its sharp edges and bracelet stiffness polarizing.

TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph

Owners and reviewers praise the TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph for its technically complex and visually striking design, featuring a skeletonized dial and futuristic titanium case. The TAG Heuer TH81-00 automatic movement is noted as a milestone for the brand, showcasing mature mechanical watchmaking. However, some find the 41mm case size and 15.2mm thickness wear large, and the 30m water resistance is a consideration. The CHF 150,000 price point limits its appeal to a niche collector base. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Monaco Split Seconds Chronograph highly for its innovative design and technical achievement as a statement piece.

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