1970 Heuer Monaco 1133b -steve Mcqueen Automatic Chronograph Authentication

This is the McQueen model. This model is the first automatic chronograph ever produced. Early version Calibre 11 movement. NSA band with extra links. This watch is in overall excellent condition.

It does run a bit slow, losing approx 30 seconds/day. I would imagine an adjustment or cleaning would fix that, but it's unremarkable for a watch of this age. You will not find a better price on this model and it's a wise investment piece. Feel free to ask any questions you like. I imagine this is a 1970, due to the calibre 11 movement and early serial number.

That said, I might be off by a year because after exhaustive research, I have been unable to find a serial number database for the early Heuer models. Case size is 40 x 38mm with some very minor scratches. Crystal is in excellent condition. Dial is in very good condition and has not been refinished. It has very little of the edge corrosion that is common for these models and cannot be seen while inside the case. Slight fading of the lume on the minute hand, but it's nothing to detract from the overall appeal. It can possibly be cleaned or you can certainly find a replacement hand. I have seen vintage hands online for this model, so they are not impossible to find. The watch is all original as far as my research can tell with the exception of possibly the NSA bracelet.

Some were marked with a Heuer stamp. This is marked with an NSA stamp. I'm not sure if they all came with a Heuer stamped NSA bracelet or only certain models or for a certain period of time. He had accepted it as a trade in. The item "1970 HEUER MONACO 1133B -STEVE MCQUEEN AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH AUTHENTICATION" is in sale since Saturday, October 5, 2019.

This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches". The seller is "winky1812" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
Model: Monaco
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Age Group: Adult
Watch Shape: Square
Department: Men
Style: Vintage
Case Color: Silver
Extra Links: Yes
Complications: Date Indicator
Chronograph Type: Chronograph
Manufacturer Band Color: Silver
Gender: Men's
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Band Material: Stainless Steel
Type: Wristwatch
Features: Chronograph
Customized: No
Band Type: Bracelet
Vintage: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1970-1979
MPN: 1133B
Dial Color: Blue
Band Color: Silver
Display: Analog
Brand: Heuer
Case Size: 40 mm
Serial Number: 159785