Remember that a PVD Monaco strap sold for $308 at Christie's in London back in 1995:

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/watches/a-heuer-monaco-chrongraph-454955-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=454955&sid=9099cd94-0419-40ef-a2d4-0cb2bb303eff

Eric
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Sale 6829 / Lot 386 PrevNext

A Heuer Monaco Chrongraph,

Price Realized (Set Currency)
£191
($308)
Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
Estimate
£100 - £200
($161 - $322)

Sale Information
Sale 6829

28 April 1995
London, South Kensington

Overview
Lot Description
A Heuer Monaco Chrongraph,
gentleman's wristwatch with Valjox movement, the square black dial with date aperture, twin subsidiary dails, sweep centre seconds, operated by two buttons in the band, in blackened shaped square case, on straps.

: Fascinating to see this . . . I have some of these books on the
: shelf, but have never focused on whether or not the rare Heuers
: might be included.

: Thanks for providing these scans!!

: And please let me know if we see any of these chronographs offered
: at even the top price of $200!!

: Jeff

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