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The Details
Condition
Fair
Box
No
Case Size
38mm
Material
Steel
Complications
Chronograph
Year
1969
Papers
No
Dial Color
Blue
Movement
Chronograph (Automatic)
Condition
Fair
Case Size
38mm
Complications
Chronograph
Year
1969
Dial Color
Blue
Box
No
Material
Steel
Papers
No
Movement
Chronograph (Automatic)
Listing TW-8W9PAZ
$89,000
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Palm Beach, Florida
Description
The Heuer Monaco was introduced in 1969 with the first automatic chronograph movement, the calibre 11. Coupled by the association of Steve McQueen's decision to wear the watch in the film 'Le Mans', the watch is nothing short of iconic. This example is one of the most famous Heuer Monacos on the planet (outside of the numerous Steve McQueen Le Mans models). It is one of the earliest examples known of the Heuer Monaco Chronomatic reference 1133. It is the rare variant with the "Chronomatic" font and luminous earlier hand set. The dial has developed an incredibly beautiful patina with the brass dial reacting through the blue paint - hence the nickname "Paintless Wonder" Monaco. The watch dates to circa 1969. The Heuer Monaco is actually quite a rare model and we are seeing more collectors recognize the reference 1133 as a staple within the vintage chronograph collection. This example is particularly special as it belongs to the monumental vintage Heuer collector and historian, Jeff Stein. The watch has been in Stein's collection for over 18 years and is one of his most celebrated watches of all time. For those looking for one of the earliest examples of a historically important model, this is a grail watch. The case appears to be unpolished. It is stainless steel and measures approximately 38mm x 40mm. The watch does not come with a box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.
