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Re: 1st iteration is the best?
In Response To: Re: 1st iteration is the best? ()

: Nice watches! Beautiful condition on the 2-reg, and I like the
: "WABI" look of the earlier three reg - you're lucky to
: have the bracelet, these are really hard to find.
: I agree with your comments about the screwback - the smaller size
: makes it somehow like the perfect Heuer - a mix between the
: carrera and the autavia (but not with franken parts!)

: Good luck with the search for a first execution.

I must confess and tell you the bracelet is not correct. It is a GF rice grain 1960's original but from a Carrera Dato so it has the 18mm ends. I believe the Autavia screw back case has 19mm lugs - I agree that it will be very hard to find one. If you look closely in the picture you will the the 1mm gap. I much prefer wearing a bracelet and as this is one of my favourite pieces and one I wear a lot, I cheated. In fact I have just ordered a cheap Jubilee band with 19mm ends so that I can wear the watch more regularly and return the GF bracelet to its rightful owner. Regards Paul

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