Brian:

Welcome aboard, and thanks for posting this interesting and very practical message.

Some weeks ago, we had a Scan Day on the theme of "If I could only own one" or "If I could only keep one" or something to that effect. As you can imagine, we got some extremely high-dollar Monacos, triple calendar Carreras, Silverstones, etc. (The link below will take you to my posting, and from there you can get to some other replies.)

I really like the fact that you have given us a budget ($800 to $1000) and a theme -- the racing connection. So we can eliminate the Monacos and Silverstones, and you don't want an elegant gold triple calendar automatic.

I will post a reply later today or tonight (likely to involve an Autavia of some sort), but wanted to give you this link and thank you for raising the question.

Jeff

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: I was lucky enough to purchase a Heuer diver
: about a year ago, and it's become one of my
: favorite watches. I'd like to add another
: Heuer to the collection, but not sure which
: one. I really like the racing tradition of
: the brand, so I was wondering if you guys
: had any suggestions as to a good, solid
: racing chronograph in the $800 - $1000
: range. I've been lurking for a while here,
: and I am well aware of the problem with
: fakes out there, so I'd also appreciate some
: recommendations on trusted dealers /
: individuals that I could feel comfortable
: buying from.

: Thanks in advance, and the more pics the
: better.