I bought this vintage Monaco One Month ago and have enjoyed using it sparingly since. I recently decided to sell the watch but was surprised/disappointed to find out, after some web research, that this watch does not match up with any of the known accepted models. As I don’t know its complete history I will try to fairly describe it, and sell it for what it is, a modified Heuer Monaco.
The case is very clean and sharp. There are very few signs of any significant wear or use and the edges remain sharp as you could imagine they would have been back when it was first produced in the 70's. The upper case has the model number 73633 still clearly marked between the lower lugs & and serial number 164xxx between the upper lugs. The lower case has Tool No.033 & the Heuer symbol clearly marked on the case.
The crown is marked Heuer and the chrono pushers are "fluted". After I could not match this watch to any of the known models at On The Dash I had it opened by my watchmaker who opened it up and informed me that it has a Heuer Valjoux 7734 in place instead of the 7736 that should be there. That is why there are 2 registers and a date window instead of the 3 registers normally seen with this model.
The dial is clean and bright with an amazing silver grained metallic finish running from top to bottom. The hands look very similar, but not exact to the ones from the OTD reference photos. The watch winds, holds time well, chrono function starts/stops/resets flawlessly. Clear, fresh crystal allows great view to a very handsome and impressive (but repainted) dial ?. I see this as a great chance for someone to step in and cheaply own a legendary watch. Buyer should now be aware this watch is not complete and correct as it would have left the Heuer factory but has been described as fairly and honestly as is possible. I have my detailed photo as they best represent the watch on offer.
4,500 USD. First To Paypal as a gift to above address and it's yours. FREE EMS in The CON US ONLY !
Timothy A
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