Hi Jack, welcome to the club! The Monaco is the watch that started it all for me a couple of years ago and it took me while to finally get an 1133b.

Yours looks a beauty so wear it and enjoy it.

David H

: Hi guys,

: Been lusting this for the longest time, since I started serious
: with watches way back in 2004. Every time one pops in front of
: me, I was never financially ready, for some reason. I have seen
: at least 5-6 pieces flying past me.

: Hence, I did what I need to (see my sales corner record? lol) and
: finally found the RIGHT one.

: Took a long time to negotiate with (a very reputable watch
: collector) the seller and finally got it. Not cheap but so far,
: I have noticed that the market is getting thinner and thinner
: with these and those really nice pieces from Europe has been
: asking for astronomically high prices. (could easily buy a
: couple of nice Calatravas with their asking price, no kidding!)
: And I have been witnessing year after year, appreciation of
: prices for the blue dials. Simply amazing and I better snap out
: of my observing mode and act.

: Here is my prize:

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: Early 1133B powered by caliber 11/i. Unpolished case and an awesome
: looking dial. Whats more, it came with the MKI bracelet which
: probably is rarer than the watch itself.
: I am so going to wear this for awhile. ;-)
: Hope you guys enjoy the quick shots. Cheers!