Vintage Original HEUER MONACO 1133B Steve McQueen Mens Swiss Watch For your consideration, a pre-owned vintage Heuer Monaco 1133B Steve McQueen, early serial #158***; working condition, with light to average signs of age & wear. Watch only. Im sure you already know what you are looking at, but I'll try my best to mention what I've learned. For start, the guy I purchased it from said he got it from "2nd time around" or something of that nature. The watch has been with me for a few months, the only thing I've done is replaced the band when purchased, which was an aftermarket bluish perforated style. The watch has been worn less then a dozen times, it is working & keeping accurate time but you can find the watch occasionally stopping, so either I can get it serviced if you prefer or would recommend you having someone with experience on these older caliber 11's and Monaco's to do the job. After the transitional model the Monacos came in two variations, the earlier light blue and the later dark blue dials. The Dial; in flawless condition, light purplish shade of blue with glossy eggshell white enamel recessed registers, unbelievable but believe it because its in mint condition. You can tell it isn't refinished as the lume dots are darkened, just an amazing example. The hands; the minute and hour hand look like service parts as the lume is lighter and fresher, but are still correct. If I would change anything on this watch it would be the small black register hand at the 9:00 as it is incorrect, also a new chronograph second hand wouldn't hurt. these aren't easy to find but aren't expensive either. The Case; 40mm is early production right after the transitional types which places it at 69-70, the case is refinished but the Serial 158*** & model 1133B are still visible, there is a ding near the top left corner, but the gasket is not melted, the case back has some scuffs as once upon a time someone tried getting into the case without knowing how to open it. also there are service numbers in the casebook which you can see in the pictures. The Movement; The original Heuer Caliber 11, First automatic chronograph EVER! Date window & crown are smooth, the chronograph engages properly starts and stops properly, overall looks very clean, might just need some fine tuning. When the watch is set on the table it holds accurate time, but as I mentioned you might find it stop on the wrist, but then again I haven't worn it enough to know, also for a 50 year old watch, I didn't buy it to know the time. The acrylic crystal has light scratches, the 22mm brown leather band is few months old with Aftermarket Heuer marked 18mm buckle. End note: you can always add stuff to your Monaco, a NSA metal bracelet, a red racing Heuer box, nothing you add makes a difference as much as the dial does and on that note I wouldn't trade this with any of the other 1133B's listed on eBay. Please contact me if you need more pictures or have any questions, I will do my best to reply instantly. PRE-OWNED, AVERAGE WEAR, WATCH ONLY SHIPS VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL W/ TRACKING & SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION PLEASE KEEP IN MIND; THE INTENTION OF OUR PICTURES ARE TO CAPTURE ALL IMPERFECTIONS, TO HAVE A HONEST LISTING. THERE IS NO RETURN, SO PLEASE KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYIG |
Vintage HEUER MONACO 1133B McQueen 40mm Mens Automatic Chronograph Swiss Watch
INFORMATION
BRAND Heuer
SERIES MonacoMODEL 1133B
GENDER Men's
MOVEMENT Caliber 11 Swiss Automatic
CASE SIZE 40 mm
CASE THICKNESS 15 mm
CASE MATERIAL Stainless Steel
CASE SHAPE Square
CASE BACK Split stem, solid press down back
BEZEL brushed DIAL TYPE Analog
DIAL COLOR Blue with white registers & red accents
CRYSTAL Acrylic
HANDS Red with Lume
DIAL MARKERS Enamel & lume stick markers
BAND TYPE Brown french Made unbranded Strap
BAND MATERIAL Genuine Leather Band & Heuer branded buckle.
BAND WIDTH 22 mm CLASP Buckle
WATER RESISTANCE not tested
FUNCTIONS Second hand, Chrono Date
FEATURES Swiss Automatic Movement, great looking dial, iconic design case
Ships fast & free via USPS PRIORITY MAIL will require signature confirmation
Returns excepted within 15 days of arrival, 10% restocking fee unless listing has issue, buyer pays for shipping