great choice and you have a fine looking watch. interesting posts these last coupel of days . . . this is definitely the season to welcome newcomers to this Forum, with their new Heuer chronographs.

Your Carrera is a "classic" in every sense of the word. beautiful design; interesting history / heritage; and you should be able to wear it for just about any occasion. The back is "correct" . . . these are screw-on backs, so they are almost always off-center.

if you might be interested, here is a link to a TABLE that we created, comparing the re-issue Carreras with the vintage ones.

enjoy your watch and we hope that you will continue to share your experiences and enthusiasm.

Jeff

P.S. -- any advice on tactics in Las Vegas? always split the aces and eights?

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: I'd never be able to afford this except that I
: won a few grands in Vegas. So I just bought
: a new Carrera with gator strap. I was torn
: between this and an Omega Speedmaster (w/
: chronograph, steel links). The reason I got
: this is because I can wear this with
: business casual or a formal suit. What do
: you think?

:

:

: The only thing that's bothering me a little (I
: didn't realize this when I was purchasing
: it) is that the back cover isn't fitted
: straight... the writing is all at an
: angle... the picture will explain it better
: (I've smudged out the serial using
: Photoshop)...
:
: Do you suspect something wrong? Has it been
: tampered with? I bought this brand new at a
: reputable and authorized T/H dealer in Los
: Angeles.

: Thanks for all your comments and help!