Carrera at bonhams had a difficult start and Jeff can tell all about it if he wants, hence it was reoffered and had an inner bezel change, which was no problem to obtain the original part due to the good contacts. The Carrera 18 K gold like the Chronomatics or other really low volume or rare Heuers are more in the specialist field, hence Bonhams would not take in a Chronomatic Monaco for 6000 probably (we had the case) and you Rich could possibly sell one of those for four times the money because you are the specialist.
Best Arno

: But then it could just be that the demand for gold Heuers (even if
: 18ct) is generally not very high, compared to stainless steel.
: Not uncommon, as this is the case on most other brands, but even so
: selling for mid £3k + fees...

: http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19025/lot/138/