My own (uninformed) view of the Bunds is that parts were and are abundant, and the watches must have been serviced regularly when they were being used in the military, so I am at a loss to even use the words "original" and "authentic" to describe any of them . . . if we are trying to suggest that any Bund is "as it was when it left the factory". I am not sure that such a watch exists, but I am happy to be corrected.

My own view -- they are great looking watches; they are affordable and easy to find (at least compared with other vintage Heuer models); so find one that you like, don't worry too much about where it has been since it left the factory . . . and enjoy it!!

Mine is on the right; new arrival found for a friend is on the left . . . in the details, you will see many difference between them . . . both look great to me!! [Sorry about the awful gray lighting today]

Jeff

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: What's the deal with all these absolutely mint Heuer Bunds? I know
: parts were swapped around when they were serviced by the
: military etc, but there are so many absolutely mint looking
: Bunds that one can't help but ask the question 'how so?'

: And for the propose of full disclosure, I own one of these 'mint
: bunds' - perfect case, perfect dial, strong lume'. I doubt these
: bunds age any better than any other Heuer or were taken better
: care of en masse than any other tool watch of their vintage, so
: what's the deal?