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Re: Heuer 844 Monnin Auto - original early bezel details?

: Hi Doc,
: Nice looking Monnin. The bezel may be from a later model as it has
: a tramline bezel - i.e.. with a metal ring between the glass and
: insert, but this is no big deal.

: Servicing wise, I use places in the UK, but I'd imagine any good
: watchmaker can service this movement - many US Heuer collectors
: use Craig at chronodeco.com.
: As for the bracelet - Rolex Sub bracelets fit, but as they cost an
: arm and a leg, find a good quality aftermaket one designed for a
: 5513. (go one ebay and search for '20mm submariner oyster' You
: should find some ranging from £20-£40)

: Stewart
: - Heuerville

Stewart, I've noticed something interesting.. I've not been able to find a photo of an 844 with both cathedral-style hands and a non-tramline bezel.. is it possible that these are actually the original bezels? Might be another interesting tidbit of info for collectors, if true..

Here are some links.. (not all to this same forum, my apologies if this is against some rule)

http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/heuer/index.cgi?md=read;id=63935
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?190629-Heuer-Monnin-finally-arrived
http://classicheuers.blogspot.com/2009/01/heuer-844-french-made-diver.html

Thoughts?

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