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If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
Today this Heuer Autavia Ref 11063T arrived from South America. It has many cosmetic issues, but nothing the Heuer wizards of Europe cannot handle. A few months and a 'few' dollars and she will be back in showroom condition.
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Rick
Heuer Monaco 73633G
Heuer Autavia M111.603, 11630T, 1163V,
Heuer Montreal 110.505CH, 110.501PVD
Omega Speedmaster Automatic 3510.50.00, 176.0014
Steinhart Ocean Forty-Four GMT, Triton 30 ATM, Ocean 1 Green
Magrette Moana Pacific Diver, Chronograph and Regattare Bronze
Christopher Ward C70 DBR1, C8 Pilot MK II Automatic, C60 Trident 2012 FLE, C5 B of B and Malvern Aviator MK II, C11 MSL MK I
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Halios Laguna
Incoming: CW 2013 FLE, Heuer Autavia 'Siffert'
Heuer Monaco 73633G
Heuer Autavia M111.603, 11630T, 1163V,
Heuer Montreal 110.505CH, 110.501PVD
Omega Speedmaster Automatic 3510.50.00, 176.0014
Steinhart Ocean Forty-Four GMT, Triton 30 ATM, Ocean 1 Green
Magrette Moana Pacific Diver, Chronograph and Regattare Bronze
Christopher Ward C70 DBR1, C8 Pilot MK II Automatic, C60 Trident 2012 FLE, C5 B of B and Malvern Aviator MK II, C11 MSL MK I
Girard-Perregaux Olimpico
Halios Laguna
Incoming: CW 2013 FLE, Heuer Autavia 'Siffert'
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rockmastermike
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Re: If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
definitely worth the LOE - will be great to see the "after" shots
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Re: If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
I think you mistakenly took photos of a pristine example, because i see no cosmetic flaws.
Post your actual watch!
Haha, looks fantastic. Even better after the spa, congrats Rick!
Post your actual watch!
Haha, looks fantastic. Even better after the spa, congrats Rick!
Re: If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
Actually I could wear it proudly just as it is, but there are a number of things that are incorrect for this model Heuer. The main hands need to be re-lumed, the second hand is wrong , the dial needs attention and the case needs refinishing. And, of course, the movement should be serviced.
Restoring a vintage Heuer is not for the faint hearted. But the results are worth it. IMHO
Restoring a vintage Heuer is not for the faint hearted. But the results are worth it. IMHO
Rick
Heuer Monaco 73633G
Heuer Autavia M111.603, 11630T, 1163V,
Heuer Montreal 110.505CH, 110.501PVD
Omega Speedmaster Automatic 3510.50.00, 176.0014
Steinhart Ocean Forty-Four GMT, Triton 30 ATM, Ocean 1 Green
Magrette Moana Pacific Diver, Chronograph and Regattare Bronze
Christopher Ward C70 DBR1, C8 Pilot MK II Automatic, C60 Trident 2012 FLE, C5 B of B and Malvern Aviator MK II, C11 MSL MK I
Girard-Perregaux Olimpico
Halios Laguna
Incoming: CW 2013 FLE, Heuer Autavia 'Siffert'
Heuer Monaco 73633G
Heuer Autavia M111.603, 11630T, 1163V,
Heuer Montreal 110.505CH, 110.501PVD
Omega Speedmaster Automatic 3510.50.00, 176.0014
Steinhart Ocean Forty-Four GMT, Triton 30 ATM, Ocean 1 Green
Magrette Moana Pacific Diver, Chronograph and Regattare Bronze
Christopher Ward C70 DBR1, C8 Pilot MK II Automatic, C60 Trident 2012 FLE, C5 B of B and Malvern Aviator MK II, C11 MSL MK I
Girard-Perregaux Olimpico
Halios Laguna
Incoming: CW 2013 FLE, Heuer Autavia 'Siffert'
Re: If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
Sweet, sweet watch and congrats on the acquisition! My wife has given me the go-ahead to buy one of these one day, largely because she likes them, also.
Just have to get over my reticence to do so with the potential risks of buying vintage/ heritage and being screwed (had two previous bad heritage / vintage buying experiences).
Looking forward to seeing the post-reconstruction photos.
James
Just have to get over my reticence to do so with the potential risks of buying vintage/ heritage and being screwed (had two previous bad heritage / vintage buying experiences).
Looking forward to seeing the post-reconstruction photos.
James
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Re: If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
beautiful pickup!
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Re: If It Were A House It Would Be A Fixer-Upper
Damn, man... the hits keep on coming.
You must not have kids.
Congrats!
Like James, I am reticent to jump on what would appear to me to be a sweet vintage Heuer chrono. I wouldn't know shit from shinola about correct hands, etc.
Well done.
You must not have kids.
Congrats!
Like James, I am reticent to jump on what would appear to me to be a sweet vintage Heuer chrono. I wouldn't know shit from shinola about correct hands, etc.
Well done.
unixshrk wrote: I'll put it on a nice NATO for you.