Well I've never seen one before so yes I'd say it's pretty rare. It is in the 36mm mid size though which is not a plus. I'd suggest it is certainly more desirable than the std blue dial middy, but perhaps still less so than a full size blue dial model. I'm speaking in objective market terms, I realise that for some the mid size is the one to go for. There are aftermarket end bracelets and end links out there, but I suspect these are fine. There were variations over the years. To get best value for an LE like this you really need the full set. If it is missing box and papers that would be a big drag on value. Much more so than with a non limited piece. On an LE, b&p can add or subtract as much as 30% in my experience.
Regarding modern or vintage, I see the SMP family as modern but note yours has tritium dial lume so from one POV could indeed be considered vintage.
Love the green wavy dial, it looks great. I tried a midsize a while ago and I liked the fit, it’s not too small at all. Not sure if I prefer this or the blue… Is there a turquoise? 😜
I was also having doubts about the bracelet actually, the inside clasp has a 1501/823 reference, which is 1501 with 823 endlinks, but it was not engraved as I have seen on some but lightly engraved or maybe printed i don't know
Prob just had a new clasp at some point, not uncommon. I don’t think it’s anything to worry greatly about. The fake end links seem to be solid on top rather than segmented and aren’t as crisp as those usually in my experience. I’ve no idea what you mean about escapements, do you mean the other Mayol watches are quartz? There were SM120m and earlier Calypso models with tie ups to him too.
To repeat myself, it was probably replaced at some point due to failure. The SMP clasp is not the toughest out there and they get scratched up pretty badly pretty quickly. The watch is from the mid 1990s. The clasp isnt, it is later. Not a disaster.
I'm not a huge fan of the HEV either. I will now go away and look to see if this had a full size big brother with a similar setup but I suspect it doesn't. JM was presumably very slight and all his tie up watches are on the small side.
well that's most likely what happened.
No it doesn't have a full sized 41mm version unfortunately.
just came across this thread
the 1501/823 number 62 bracelet belonged to a two toned bracelet, and the 1501/823 number 32 is the stainless steel, now it all makes sense. probably it is a put up together bracelet and clasp from different bracelets.
Not a disaster but learned something new
