Monaco, Reference 1133B — Chronomatic
Description
Chronomatic version has midnight blue metallic paint; polished steel hands, with luminous inserts and square ends
Date Introduced
1969
Movement
Buren 11
Case Measurements
| Across Dial | 40.0 mm |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Between Lugs | 22 mm |
Serial No. 157192
Serial No. 157224
Serial No. 157392
Serial No. 157200
The “Paintless Wonder” Chronomatic Monaco
Serial No. 157213
Sample 6
Serial No. 157761
Watch Details
Chronomatic version has midnight blue metallic paint; polished steel hands, with luminous inserts and square ends
Notes
On some Chronomatic Monacos, the “midnight blue” paint degraded and we can see the brass of the dial. In extreme cases, collectors refer to these Monacos as “Paintless Wonders”. We see similar degradation in the dials of blue Silverstones and Daytonas.
Model
Monaco
Case Reference
1133
Model Reference
B
Dial / Register Colors
Blue / White
Dial Finish
Metallic paint
Hands
Polished steel, with luminous inserts; square ends
Date / Calendar / Moon
Date
Case Material
Stainless Steel
Case Back
SS / Snap on with Tool 033
Case Measurements - Across Dial / Thickness / Between Lugs
40.0 / 14 / 22
Crystal
Plastic
Power
Automatic
Movement
Buren 11
# of Registers
2
Chronograph Capacity
12 Hours
Date Introduced
1969
Serial Number Location
between lugs