The “Phantom” soubriquet proves an apt nomenclature for this watch, which pairs black and gray hues to eye-catching effect. The hands are faceted, satin-finished with titanium carbide coating and anthracite-gray SuperLuminova.
The dial is sparsely populated with few hour markers, the showcasing of various movement components taking precedence. The rubies that are visible from the front of the watch deliver small pockets of red, enlivening the otherwise covert character of the watch. However, despite the dark persona of the Monaco V4, and unlike some other “phantom”-style dials, this one remains eminently simple to read.
The case dimensions are 41 mm x 41 mm and I found the watch accorded a comfortable fit. To be honest, this surprised me. While I did not envision the scale of the watch to prove problematic, I did wonder whether the V-shaped caseback would appear stand-offish. Rest assured, the watch nuzzles the wrist nicely and felt very at home on my hirsute arm.
The caseback features three sapphire crystal panes. Two of these reveal the barrels and belt drives, while the third one reveals the linear mass, running on a straight rail. This latter aspect is subject to patents and provides a further point of differentiation from the conventional, rotational oscillating mass.
Replica TAG Heuer Monaco V4 Phantom
Movement: Self-winding movement; frequency = 28,800 vph (4 Hz); 48 jewels, power reserve = max. 42 hours, number of components = 268, indications = hours, minutes, small seconds
Case: CMC (Carbon Matrix Composite), dimensions 41 mm x 41 mm
Strap/Bracelet: Matt black alligator leather strap with deployant buckle and safety push-buttons with titanium carbide coating.
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