Memosail Automatic - Prototype

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Dear OF

I want to offer this piece as it didn't get the attention which it deserves. I am not a regatta timer collector and so I hope somebody in here is interested.

For sale is a Memosail Automatic with Valjoux 7750 It's a prototype and never was produced this way. It's hard to find information, fortunately I was able to chat with Hendrik from Heuerchrono.com (thanks 馃憤 ) and check the watch. Everything seems to be fine. One thing to mention is, the yacht timer is not resetting to Start which seems to be a know topic with these prototypes. Maybe that's - besides the Quartz crisis at this time - one reason why it did not reach mass production. My watchmaker said it should be possible to adjust, but I never handed over the watch to him.

To sum up: for sale is a legit prototype of a great yacht timer from the 70ies. The case wears a bit like a Speedy Mark II, colors are nice and it's for sure something special. Hope someone likes it and gives it more attention than I do 馃檮

Asking EUR 1.500,-- Watch and I are located in Vienna/Austria shipping within Europe is on me, international shippings tbd. Face to face preferred 馃榿

I have already references here, and as a member and collector I am very keen on having a good reputation. So deal with confidence.
 
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Dear OF

I want to offer this piece as it didn't get the attention which it deserves. I am not a regatta timer collector and so I hope somebody in here is interested.

For sale is a Memosail Automatic with Valjoux 7750 It's a prototype and never was produced this way. It's hard to find information, fortunately I was able to chat with Hendrik from Heuerchrono.com (thanks 馃憤 ) and check the watch. Everything seems to be fine. One thing to mention is, the yacht timer is not resetting to Start which seems to be a know topic with these prototypes. Maybe that's - besides the Quartz crisis at this time - one reason why it did not reach mass production. My watchmaker said it should be possible to adjust, but I never handed over the watch to him.

To sum up: for sale is a legit prototype of a great yacht timer from the 70ies. The case wears a bit like a Speedy Mark II, colors are nice and it's for sure something special. Hope someone likes it and gives it more attention than I do 馃檮

Asking EUR 1.500,-- Watch and I are located in Vienna/Austria shipping within Europe is on me, international shippings tbd. Face to face preferred 馃榿

I have already references here, and as a member and collector I am very keen on having a good reputation. So deal with confidence.
Can you please share photo up front ideally with texture of the dial?
 
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It's hard to capture but I tried...

Condition of the dial is good and texture is depending on the light.

 
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It's hard to capture but I tried...

Condition of the dial is good and texture is depending on the light.

Fantastic, very unique piece and GLWS!
 
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New year new plan 馃榾
As I want to focus my collection to Omega and Zenith I am trading this piece.

Be brave and offer your piece - I am looking forward to surprises
 
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And bump

Let's get this one turning:
Trade in your Omega or Zenith (even with up-&down adjustment possible)
Or make best offer - I promise I will not moan around 馃榿