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A VERY RARE 18K Gold HEUER *PIC*

I bought the watch yesterday because it had 3 things I liked. It is 18K gold, it has a nipple dial and hands which are almost a complete copy of Rolex GMT gold model and because of the maker - HEUER.
Only after getting home and doing some research did I realize that it is a VERY RARE model from the 1985/6 Heuer
offering and pictured in their catalohttp://www.calibre11.com/tag-heuer-catalogues/1985-6-catalogue/
The whole thing weighs 108 grams and has 85 grams of gold alone. Interesting details are the glass like bezel insert( cracked at 55 min. marker )and gold screws connecting the bracelet to the case. The bracelet is in surprisingly good condition. The bent pin will be replaced and link straightened. A few dings will be laser filled with 18K gold.
I doubt I will be able to get a new bezel insert so will just stabilize it with a bit of glue.
This baby will look real good when done. If you search the Internet you will have hard time finding more than 3 or 4 references and none for sale This is reference 988 013
Even though a quartz model I think it is an important and rare link in Heuer history.
More detailed pictures on my website if interested.

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