Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there

rvzz · Post by **rvzz** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:05 am

Had a couple of days away in the the Lake District to celebrate (if that's the right word) my 43rd birthday . After dinner on the first night my wife gave me this shiny new Monaco...

Looks like my CLM watch choice is sorted ..
Cheers...Russ

richkaz · Post by **richkaz** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:32 pm

Post by **Bootsy** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:30 pm

May interest some of you...

I've had to jump a few hurdles and let a treasured piece go to gain this beauty but....

With a Classic Porsche fan as a Heuer collector it's often assumed a Heuer Monaco is the grail due to the Le Mans connection. I've got a nice Monaco but always fancied one of these and have waited for a minter. 'Jo Siffert' will be remembered for many things including a strong connection with racing Porsches and of course his untimely death at the wheel of a Formula 1 car in the early 70s

With Jack Heuer

He was a big Heuer fan and often sold them in the pits to other drivers. The early White faced Autavia is synonymous with him and reffered to as the 'Siffert'

Sponsored by Heuer and with the Porsche917

So on it's way is a Heuer Autavia 'Jo Siffert'

Mint, amazingly with it's original box and with it's original and full size Gay Freres bracelet

I can't wait!

neilmcd · Post by **neilmcd** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:57 pm

Hi Thomas,

You are making a bit of a habit of this (unearthing mint watches). That looks really nice, and I hope you have a lot of fun wearing it!!

Neil

PS Carerra has already been worn more than the ~12 times the original owner managed. I'm still chuffed to bits!

40 scout · Post by **40 scout** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:12 pm

Cool watch Bootsy!

Ive done a similar thing - found my 1133B a while ago - but am now looking for an early GMT Autavia - please shout if you come across one.

Cheers

Steve

Ferry Man · Post by **Ferry Man** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:19 pm

Bootsy wrote:May interest some of you...

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:21 am

great looking watch bootsy, and love the strap with the "shark proof" mid links

tim78 · Post by **tim78** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:56 am

A useful addition to any collection

http://is.gd/ejKU9

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:56 pm

tim78 wrote:A useful addition to any collection

http://is.gd/ejKU9

and you could also be the first to write a review!

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:18 pm

does it have a torch built into it or something?!

smallspeed · Post by **smallspeed** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:31 am

i finally (12-18mo since starting) finished restoring an old datejust, just intime for my dads 65th birthday/retirement bash on saturday! its been a long process, and lots of lessons learned along the way. the spec changed a couple of times too, but i'm very happy with the way it turned out..

its a "bitsa" and theres no paperwork, but everything is gen and (as far as im aware) correct, except the bracelet; i put this one on to finish it off, hopefully the gen one i brought will turn up before the weekend as i'm not very happy with the fit-up of the end-links on this bracelet and would rather have it 100% done before gifting it

ended up getting a good deal on a bare 3035 movement which was missing a couple of bits and needed a total overhaul and service. I sourced replacement parts from cousinsuk and found an old guy near my house to strip it, clean, service, re-assemble and regulate it for me, and he did a great job for very little money! its running around +2s a day which i'm very happy with given the age of the watch..

the rest of the parts were collected over the course of the last 12mo and finally assembled by my own fair hand last night. The crystal is slightly out of alignment (cyclops angled slightly upwards vs. datewheel window) but i can't remove it to re-align so decided to leave it be rather than risk damaging it

anyway, few pics, hope you all approve!..

Post by **Bootsy** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:28 am

Very nice great work.

I've been busy on the watch front.

I recently sold my 73633G 3 dial grey vintage Heuer Monaco and soon realised how much I missed it. I
love the manual Monacos and the 'greys' especially.

After various discussions, worries and tribulations I did a deal on a 740303G Monaco. A 2 dial manual Monaco is a rarity in blue or grey and there seems to be only one other known grey in existence.

I would be as bold to suggest it is in mint and as you can see has it's original caseback sticker.

Everything feels very tight and it has a feel to it like no other manual Monaco I've had my hands on.

So to cut a long story short I'm very pleased with it and its' currently on my wrist!

A few quick snaps in my office.

PS - I've also got a Monaco McQueen 1133B Transitional on it's way to me but keep it quiet!

Post by **Bootsy** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:11 pm

Oh and I've just acquired this 1133B mcQueen.

It's a very early 'transitional' model. I acquired it from a pawn broker in Seattle. Happy days!

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:38 pm

Has the 740303G Monaco sold yet?

Post by **Bootsy** » Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:49 pm

964RS wrote:Has the 740303G Monaco sold yet?

Lots of interested parties. I'm pitching it at a price I'd be happy to part with it therefore hoping to keep onto it for a while. It's one of those no offers take it or leave it kind of prices!

Bought a 73633B in but sold that straight out.