: Hey all

: I’ve been meaning to share this for a while (I can't remember if
: I have done so or not, now I think about it).

: Anyway, please see my period Heuer tool No 033, for use in opening
: a Monaco.

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: Unknown to most Heuer collectors the elusive tool 033's can be
: obtained from most toy stores, although some Heuer collectors
: may be able to raid children's (or their own) Lego (I say
: l-a-y-g-o, some say l-e-g-g-o) collection.

: The first rule of any advice, however, is to completely IGNORE the
: advice. These are specialised vintage watches and only service
: specialists should be allowed near them. OK, now my disclaimer
: is out of the way, if you're a thrill seeker, here are the tool
: 033 usage steps:

: 1. assemble your tool 033. Any colour bricks will do , but I've had
: my best results with the pictured red and grey pieces.

: 2. see pic- be sure to align your Monaco with the lugs over the
: bricks. Some slight splaying of one brick tower is necessary to
: fit your Monaco in between the two brick towers.

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: 3. (un-illustrated) carefully push down evenly with your thumbs on
: the corners (strongest points) of the glass and push downwards.
: The caseback/movement/dial/glass section will click downwards
: and the upper outer case should be left on your Tool 033. You
: may need a couple of gentle pushes to achieve this. Usually one
: side (ie the 12 o'clock side or the 6 o'clock side) will click
: out first.

: WARNING! Be careful not to damage you Monaco's dial or hands when
: pushing down and the two pieces of case are separated. Gently
: and steadily is best!

: CAUTION!: old Monaco seals bleed, so be careful that if opening
: your watch you're sure the seal has not bled- you might lift the
: dial paint away from the dial.

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: 4. for re-assembly, carefully replace the seal and glass (note,
: vintage Monaco glass's are slightly un-square, so will fit
: properly only if replaced in the same orientation as taken off)
: on the movement and dial section, place this ON A FLAT SURFACE,
: and then place the outer case (and bracelet as in the pictured
: example) over this section and push the outer section down
: carefully.

: 5. check the seal has not pinched when both case pieces have been
: mated together.

: BEWARE! Vintage Monaco’s are by NO MEANS waterproof- do not swim,
: shower, wash hands with one. Water is the enemy of the vintage
: Monaco- they are susceptible too to sweat- so make sure your
: seal is intact and has been reassembled correctly.
: Here are a couple of quick pics of the Mk II/Transitional Monaco
: (what are we calling these?) once Tool 033'd. I should try to
: get some clearer ones.

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: Have fun!
: Cheers

: Stew.