Hi Lou - lovely to see you here and posting one of your very own Heuer's. I know you are a very discerning collector with impeccable taste and from what I have seen, a magnificent collection. Your choice of a first Heuer certainly meets all those parameters. I am also pleased to hear you comments now that you have one in the metal in particular that you find this early Carrera to be a good size. This case and period of Carrera has an understated elegance and a level of comfort on the wrist that is no match for the larger cased watches that appeared in the years and decades after these. I am a big Carrera fan and commend you on your choice of what is a very fine and rare example in excellent condition.
Regards
Paul
www.heuerworld.com

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: Initial reactions? Very satisfied. The matte black makes an
: excellent watch face, and the contrast with both the silver
: 'factory' dial markings and the white MG-related markings is a
: nice detail. The size, with the aggressive lugs, is perfect. The
: mechanical action is direct and simple. I love that there is no
: tachymeter. The very bombe crystal is sure to attract damage on
: the other hand, but gives it a terrific look. I don't know
: whether I will add other Heuers, as I am a bit of a completist
: when it comes to collecting and Zenith absorbs most of my
: resources, but I've got no regrets about this one.

: Finally, and note of admiration for the general cohesiveness and
: collegiality of the forum, which I have remarked on before. It's
: a model of interaction among of dedicated enthusiasts.