Yes Mark i agree.

Cheers

Rich

: We call it an NC because that is what is written on the model
: reference when the back sticker is intact and filled in!

: The Monacos pre-date the other PVD watches - this is clear from the
: serial numbers involved. The next PVD watch we see is a barrel
: Carrera and its finish is quite closely reminiscent of that of
: the Monaco, at least in the earlier watches. Later Carreras are
: rougher and more like the Montreal and Monza as Heuer
: experimented with particle size and additions to the PVD to
: improve adhesion and wear.

: To me, it seems most likely that the Monaco was Heuer's initial
: experiment with PVD and never made it on sale because of
: problems with PVD adhering to the edges and excessive wear, as
: you say. It's quite telling that the subsequent PVD watches had
: much rounder cases without such sharp edges.