The wait is over...

2009 v's 1969...1st thoughts - Slightly narrower, sapphire glass, rectangular pushers, colours are spot on, tad heavier, no bracelet option :-(
Is it a keeper though?...we'll see.

Update: I liked the watch but ultimately had to sell it. There was just no point keeping it. I couldn't wear a reptile or calf strap (calls to TAG about steel or rubber proved fruitless) and I was just too scared of scratching the case.

Monza

monza 150.501Cal 15 Monza, circa 1977.Great watch with a PVD coated case. This one's nicely worn around the edges. Keeps great time and looks the business on a black Tropic Sport strap.
The helmet's original and extremely rare. There is supposed to be a white band outlining the black edging round the visor opening but it's only made from white tape so I removed it to store safely :-)

Monaco Grand Prix 2009 -Transitional Monaco

So, here's my Transitional Monaco, Serial number 158020.I bought it a few months back. The hands were horrible replacements, the glass was cracked, no blocking lever and it needed a bit of TLC.
This is how it now looks now on the day of the Monaco GP.
In some lights the dial actually looks black!
Still looking for the original hands but these Heuer service hands will do just fine in the meantime.
This is now my lucky watch :-)