8070
Heuer
Ref. 1133B
Monaco
A fine and rare stainless steel square-shaped chronograph wristwatch with date, bracelet and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$60,000 - 120,000€7,000 - 14,000$7,700 - 15,400
HK$76,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Heuer
- Year
- Circa 1972
- Reference No
- 1133B
- Case No
- 161’928, further stamped "Tool No. 033"
- Model Name
- Monaco
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 11, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Heuer bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Heuer deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 40mm width x 38mm length
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Heuer fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- When introduced to the public in 1969, the Heuer Monaco was a pioneering self-winding chronograph wristwatch, notable for its squared case shape - the first of its kind for a chronograph. Along with the self-winding Zenith El Primero, the Monaco was considered one of the most celebrated and innovative timepieces of the era.
- With its iconic and oversized square case made by Ervin Piquerez SA, and its unconventional left-handed crown designed by Jack Heuer himself, the Monaco made waves in the watch world.
- The present Monaco gained immortality when Steve McQueen selected it to wear starring in Le Mans, sealing its legacy as a racer's watch. As with the present "B" variant, his chosen ref. 1133B differentiation denoted the distinguishing blue dial.
- Preserved in very good condition, this is an opportunity to acquire a groundbreaking and distinctive chronograph from a revolutionary time in watchmaking.
- With its iconic and oversized square case made by Ervin Piquerez SA, and its unconventional left-handed crown designed by Jack Heuer himself, the Monaco made waves in the watch world.
- The present Monaco gained immortality when Steve McQueen selected it to wear starring in Le Mans, sealing its legacy as a racer's watch. As with the present "B" variant, his chosen ref. 1133B differentiation denoted the distinguishing blue dial.
- Preserved in very good condition, this is an opportunity to acquire a groundbreaking and distinctive chronograph from a revolutionary time in watchmaking.
Heuer
Swiss | 1860This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.
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