Last Saturday a gentleman got in touch with me to discuss a Heuer Carrera that was bought for him new from Wacthes of Switzerland in Bond Street back in 1965

He told me the story of how he had the choice of a Breitling and a Heuer and went for the Heuer as he liked the style.

He said he'd worn it about 10 times over the last 45 years and had decided as he had nobody to leave it to that it was time to sell and enjoy the money.

Would I like to buy it? he asked.

Well, after a few of the poorest pictures you could imagine I thought I'd risk it as the story sounded so good and we agreed a price.

This morning it arrived.

I opened the box (the original one from 1965) with aniciptation and WOW!

It was everything I had hoped for. A beautiful watch in absoloute time warp condition.

I'm now going to enjoy the rest of the day wearing it!

A couple of quick pics....

Stunning clean movement and keeping excellent time!