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Re: Is this a new Chronomatic discovery (or not)?

Yep, I've seen that face before...

2 Carreras chronomatic seen in my life before that.

Heuer showed 30 pieces of chronomatic in Basilea, march 1969: some Monacos, some autavias and some carreras.

It can be right, in my opinion...

: I have been sent this picture from a collector who was after my
: opinion as to its authenticity...

: It comes from a source i would trust, but not being a Carrera
: expert i thought i'd throw it open to the forum to
: debate...perhaps it's a 1158 variant?

: However the script sizing looks very similar to that on the 1163MH
: chronomatic and appears consistent with expectations, albeit a
: different sizing to the 1153 chronomatic (but then so to is the
: script different between the 1163T and MH chronomatic dials, re
: sizing).

: Thoiughts and feedback very welcome!

: Cheers

: Rich
: www.heuermonaco.co.uk

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