A New Old Solid Gold Carrera . . . a Play in Five Acts
Here’s a new watch arrival, an 18 karat gold Carrera, Reference 1158 S (third execution) from 1973. My acquisition of this chronograph involved many of the elements that I enjoy most about the watch collecting hobby — a favorite version of a favorite model, in superb (nearly-new) condition; some interesting provenance; an acquisition that involved a bit of a chase and help from some friends;