Oh I agree the vintage Heuers are fantastic designs in their own right, no matter who wore them. But I am just saying the collector prices of certain dial colors are much much higher just because so and so wore one, and that to me has reached a point of just silliness.

: Hi there great article and I agree with everything you say - though
: without the 'legend' status attached to the Heuer's we know and
: love, they are still design classics. I have often wondered why
: Breitling have not re-issed this watch - it seems they focus on
: their aeronautical side of things. And yes the Top Time is a
: great (much cheaper) version of the Carrera with as much
: coolness factor and design ethic to keep any motor racing/watch
: fan happy. I hope this will not push up prices! Better get
: looking for a good'un....