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Lot 12 HEUER
Monaco
Monaco
HEUER. A RARE AND LARGE STAINLESS STEEL SQUARE-SHAPED AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, BRACELET AND BOX
Signed Monaco, Heuer, Automatic, Chronograph, Steve McQueen model, ref. 1133B, case no. 161’928, circa 1970
Closed13 May 2019
Price Realised
CHF 27,500
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Specialist note
The present ref. 1133B is offered with its original Heuer tube bracelet and box. It is a fine example of the iconic Steve McQueen chronograph wristwatch. The watch gained popularity through the celebrated movie “Le Mans” in which Steve McQueen wears a Heuer Monaco 1133B caliber 11 driving its 917 Porsche.
The Monaco was introduced 50 years ago in 1969 and was the first square-cased and water-resistant automatic chronograph wristwatch. The very first series was fitted with the automatic calibre 11 movement and a metallic blue dial with white registers. During the course of production, the calibre 11 movement was quickly upgraded to the calibre 11-I featuring a number of modifications to improve reliability. During this time the dial of the 1133 also went through changes, from the metallic finish of early examples that had a tendency to fade over time, to the more familiar matte blue finish as displayed here.
With its avant-garde design, the typical 1970s coloured dial and the unique recognition factor, the "Monaco" has become a highly coveted collectors watch.
The Monaco was introduced 50 years ago in 1969 and was the first square-cased and water-resistant automatic chronograph wristwatch. The very first series was fitted with the automatic calibre 11 movement and a metallic blue dial with white registers. During the course of production, the calibre 11 movement was quickly upgraded to the calibre 11-I featuring a number of modifications to improve reliability. During this time the dial of the 1133 also went through changes, from the metallic finish of early examples that had a tendency to fade over time, to the more familiar matte blue finish as displayed here.
With its avant-garde design, the typical 1970s coloured dial and the unique recognition factor, the "Monaco" has become a highly coveted collectors watch.