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  1. cristos71 Feb 21, 2014

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    The squirrel came a calling here a couple of days ago with a nice barn find.

    I was visiting a seller to pick up a 7077 bracelet and it turned out that he had a small junk/antique shop and was a retired watchmaker.
    So of course we had a nice chat and I was able to have a little snuffle around in some dusty old boxes in the back......;)

    Now, I don't claim to know too much about vintage Heuer, but when I saw this one in a very dishevelled state, strapless and with the crystal completely scratched up, I knew that it had to be rescued from it's ratty cardboard box of a home.

    This is a circa 1970 Heuer Camero 73643 powered by a Valjoux 7736, with a black dial that now has a certain tropicaliness to it, having browned over the years. The original fluted chrono pushers are a bonus as these often get replaced with plain ones.

    The 7736 movement will need a service and some work as the chrono is not resetting but I'm pretty pleased with this one as I don't have a cushion shaped chronograph and I do like the size at 37mm, although I must say that it does wear larger due to the case shape.

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  2. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Feb 21, 2014

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    sweet, nice find
     
  3. Emeister Donut-eatin desk-divin wannabe-astronaut fat dude Feb 21, 2014

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    You're having a great week. Been trying to find out how you got that 7077 with no success :)

    Always loved the Camaro's too.

    Wasn't expecting too much from your description but scrolled down reading and then $&@# @&¥#!!!!
    That is gorgeous. Those red hands really pop.
    That is the model to have.
    DIBS (my first on here) :)

    Congratulations. Very impressed.

    Ian
     
  4. Steve88M3 Feb 21, 2014

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    You lucky dog! I dream of finding a Pasadena like that!
     
  5. Dablitzer Feb 21, 2014

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    Stunning find, and just how you what to get them, the dial is so nice! :)
     
  6. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Feb 21, 2014

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    E N V I O U S :D
     
  7. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Feb 21, 2014

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    Excellent, excellent!:D :D
     
  8. ulackfocus Feb 21, 2014

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    Mmmmmm, chocolate! ::love::
     
  9. JohnSteed Feb 21, 2014

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    Amazing find! Congrats. Everything to like in that one
     
  10. Zuke Feb 21, 2014

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    Well done!
     
  11. Hijak Feb 21, 2014

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    Yes, well done indeed! Very nice find.:thumbsup:
     
  12. CdnWatchDoc Feb 27, 2014

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    Great eye!! These were not great sellers, and thus have become somewhat of a rarity. And to find one in that shape! Oy Vey!!
    ::psy::