This particular model is a beauty, i love the dial and especially the white on black date window and the balck set stone at 12.00.

I'd happily make an exception and wear it Jeff, send it over for a "test drive" ;-)

R

: New arrival today . . . the 18 karat gold Carrera, Reference
: 1158 CHN (CHampagne dial / Black registers), on the original
: bracelet.

: I had been looking for this version of the 1158 Carrera (with the
: black registers and the black date disk) for a few months; I
: never imagined that I would find one on the original 18 karat
: gold bracelet. I'm not a "gold guy" . . . and I'm not
: an "automatic Carrera guy" . . . but I have to say
: that this combination of watch and bracelet is absolutely
: stunning. The workmanship and feel of the bracelet is unlike any
: other that I have seen.

: Yes, this one has a few nicks and scratches . . . it's not NOS or
: mint . . . but how amazing that watch and bracelet have remained
: together these past 37 years, and can still leave the viewer
: breathless.

: It's too late tonight to tell the whole story, so post questions
: and I will respond during the day on Wednesday; you can see
: more photos here ; I will add more photos soon.

: Jeff

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