22 minutes after listing this one for sale, it is on hold, pending payment.

In view of the speed, and the fact that I do not know the buyer personally, I would welcome a back-up offer.

Thanks to the prospective purchaser (and anyone who might want the top spot on the waiting list),

Jeff

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: For Sale – Vintage Heuer Monaco, “Transitional” model, one
: of the “grails” among the vintage Heuer chronographs.

: The "Transitional" Monacos came between the first
: production model (with “Chronomatic” on the dial) and the
: standard production "Steve McQueen" model. The
: Transitional Monaco has (a) distinctive midnight blue paint,
: with a metallic / grain finish that changes dramatically under
: different types of lighting and when viewed from different
: angles, and (b) polished steel hands, with rectangular tips.

: Here are the details: the dial on this one appears almost perfect
: to my eye. “Naked” image shows that the blue paint is
: intact, from edge to edge; no damage to dial or evidence of seal
: melt. Lume dots are original and intact, except the dots at 8
: and 11 show some disintegration. I believe that the case has its
: original finish, and has not been polished; edges are sharp;
: case shows very light wear; no deep scratches; no significant
: dings or dents polished steel hands are beautiful; I believe
: that the lume in the hands is original; to my eye, no evidence
: of having been relumed. original Caliber 11 movement has not
: been modified to Cal 11-i and Caliber 12 specs; date change
: begins at 11:45; notice the larger jumper springs (8270 and
: 8705) on this Cal 11 (compared to the lighter ones on later
: models. chronograph functions (start / stop / reset) are quick
: and crisp; service history is unknown, but the watch is running
: well. I believe that the crystal is original; note flaws in the
: crystal above 11 o’clock marker and below 7 o’clock marker;
: these flaws are in the crystal, not in the dial. serial number
: 158024 is correct for Transitional Monaco. on aftermarket
: leather strap; midnight blue with matching stitching Price is
: $21,000 (firm), plus shipping and insurance (required). Compare
: recent sale on ChronoTrader at $23,400. Payment by bank wire or
: check; no PayPal.
: We see only a handful of Transitional Monacos offered for sale each
: year. This one is in excellent condition, cosmetically and
: mechanically, with the original Cal 11 movement that is
: preferred by many collectors.

: E-mail with any questions. Several additional photos HERE , all
: starting with the number “4”.

: Jeff

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