Hi guys This is my first post after recently purchasing a nice early 980-006. As you can see it's one of the earlier plain casebacks. Just wondered if anyone can shed any light on my serial number in terms of date/age. I seem to simply have '29' any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Maybe I'm missing something but you state you have a 006 and your watch is stamped 007. Is the 007 reference just a different variation of the 006? And please, no James Bond references. :^}
while doing my research i have found quite a few 106's with 107 case back's, i'm guessing back in the late 1970's/80's it wan't really big deal. I also have what seems to be called a transitional dial. French 'professionel' spelling on a SWISS MADE dial. I do seem to be able to find quite a few of the Orange 107 dials with this spelling. Again i did read that perhaps these dials had 'Quartz' added to them retrospectively. Ideally after some info on the '29' date stamp.
Yes, given the way watches came out of the factory at Heuer it is not uncommon to have variation on the casebacks, particularly in the case of a .007 back being on a .006 watch. The .006 was first shown in the 1981 catalog I believe, so as your serial is so low (assuming that is the case and it hasn't been partly polished off somehow) I would say that is when this was produced. Any chance of a front shot? Best, Steve
Interesting. It has a non-tramline bezel and I was just discussing those this week with a Heuer friend. It looks like a nice honest piece. Steve
Thanks Steve Greatly appreciate your help on the age of the watch. If you could enlighten me on the non tramline insert I'd be really interested in learning more Cheers Mark
Everything would suggest this is straight after the shift to manufacturer of the Monnin’s to Switzerland. I’d go late 1980 just after production shifts and when the quartz changes from 844 to its own model reference. No 24h markers, Swiss Made, lack of cathedral hands, no tramline and no signed caseback all point to around this time I’d say. Cool piece.
Hi Mark, I've spoken with a few people and yes, while far less usual the non-tramline bezel is seen in the .006 on occasion. Bearing in mind they were prevalent on the earlier 844s I would say your is an early .006 also so I'd agree with Gammba about the date range. (although the serial numbers and not thought to necessarily be in strict chronological order.) It all looks legit to me and an interesting model. Enjoy it! Best, Steve
Thanks Steve, greatly appreciate your time and efforts. Nice to know that the watch is completely original and legit. Cheers Mark
I have just been given a 006 and the movement is not working! Does anyone know where I could get a replacement movement !!
Great diver-lucky you! The movement is ETA 536.121-typically you can find some on Ebay-either as movements alone or in a donor, such as this- https://www.ebay.de/itm/283757592924Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network (I haven't looked at this listing thoroughly to see if it works but this is the sort of thing you are looking for.) Good luck, Steve