Manuel, of course very worthwhile mentioning, a good spot! Best to remember that after purchase...then the problem is finding such a handset...i should imagine these orange striped hands and second hand, are VERY difficult to find, far easier to find a set of original Monaco striped hands i'd think, so you can see the scale of the task... Perhaps it is best that whoever buys it is comfortable with the look already!

Rich

: Hey Rich,

: yes i think that's the point. You shouldn't have that much stress
: with it, because the dial itself is the special something here.
: And that's in good shape. I just thought it is worth to mention.
: But nevertheless if I'd buy this watch, I would invest another
: xxx$ for a new or slightly used handset and bezelinsert. With
: these
: little enhencements it could be the perfect watch for me...

: Cheers,
: Manuel