: ...as posted earlier on this forum I had the chance to buy this
: rare 1158S Carrera on a Dutch watchfair at beginning of this
: month. Initially I was searching for an Autavia or maybe a
: manual wind Monaco. I was very pleased and surprised when I saw
: this unlucky 1158S staring at me...like it was screaming at me
: for some love and care (read movement service, case refinishing
: and wrist-time). I doubted some minutes and discussed about the
: price with the seller, asked about origin, the normal stuff. I
: decided to take the risk and not to buy it immediately but
: proceed my tour very relaxing. I said to seller I'd come back
: just before I would leave the fair...his and my last chance.

: So, after two or three hours, I went back to that stand and the
: seller was smiling...the 1158S was still there. He was selling
: the watch on behalf of a friend of him and needed to contact him
: for his lowest price...my best offer. At the end we agreed and I
: walked home with a nice buy considering it came with original
: box and with a dial and hands in a very nice and pristine
: condition. The case was still good enough to refinish with high
: standards and respect to originality ofcourse.

: Modelreference 1158S - Serialnumber 240975

: Here are some pics of the watch in the condition like I bought
: it - with polished case;
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: Best regards from Belgium,
: Abel.

Stunning work as usual Abel, its a beauty.