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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=270398657188 ?
Has a lot in connection with the French-made chronos (same caseback and unsigned Valjoux 7765 movement), but has Swiss on the dial as opposed to "Made in France".
I've never seen one in a catalogue, whereas I have seen the French chronos in the 1979 catalogue, but I don't know - the finish seems incredible if it's been put together or redialled. And it has a radially brushed finish that is close to what Heuer refers to as starburst on its mid- to late-70s series chronos. On the other hand, the crown looks to be a replacement as it isn't centred in the cut-out and I'm not sure whether those pushers match the pewter case. But still, I think it's a very handsome watch.
So what do we think? Real, redial or one we only wish Heuer had made?
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