..the 40th Anniversary edition...

I know many of you will ponder 'why?', just get a 1133B.. but I do have an excuse, sort of..

I had a 1133G, but it just didn't get enough wrist time, I was a little uncomfortable wearing it.. worried that I might do it some harm. I know that's daft, I'm not like that with my other Heuers - I can't explain why I felt that way - maybe it was because it was the most I've ever spent on a watch - who knows!. Also, I always did quite fancy the blue dial version.. but a) that's a lot of addition wedge to splash out, and b) I would be even more protective of it - maybe, I don't know. Anyway, not long ago, my 1133G went to pastures new, and hopefully it is getting worn more.

So, how come the modern Monaco.. well, I wasn't looking for one, it just popped up - as they do, when you least expect it. Cut a very long story short, I got it at a very favourable price, as it is missing it's box/papers.. but I'm wearing it now, and I have to say, I really am enjoying it. I've just got back from a 2 hour walk with the dog, wearing it without worrying one bit. It's not a safe queen, being a little bruised and battle scared, but I love that.. as I really don't have to worry about dinging it.

More info on the model is on my blog: http://heuerville.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/heuer-monaco-40th-anniversary-mcqueen/

Stewart
- Heuerville