HEUER, MONACO CHRONOGRAPH, REF. 1533B

CIRCA: 1973
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIAMETER: 38 x 40mm
DIAL: Blue-purple
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Chronograph, date
CALIBER: 15
BOX: No
PAPERS: No
ACCESSORIES: Stainless steel Heuer buckle

CONDITION REPORT:
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The case has scratches and small nicks throughout. The engraving to the case back is visible. The case back has scratches. The dial and hands appear to be original. The dial has corrosion around its edges. The dial has a protrusion next to 1 o'clock. There is a small circular indentation in the dial above the "o" in Monaco. The hands, hour markers, and date aperture have developed patina. The sub-register at 3 o'clock has drag marks from the hand. The luminous material on the dial and in the hands has darkened with age. The luminous plots at the hour markers have deteriorated either fully or partially. There are signs of corrosion to the dial around the hour markers, especially at 7 o'clock. The buckle is a modern buckle in good condition with light scratches. The chronograph is functioning at the time of cataloguing. The date changes as the hands pass midnight. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.