Heuer. An 18K gold water-resistant chronograph wristwatch
Heuer. An 18K gold water-resistant chronograph wristwatch

SIGNED HEUER, CARRERA, CIRCA 1965

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Heuer. An 18K gold water-resistant chronograph wristwatch
Signed Heuer, Carrera, circa 1965
Cal. Valjoux 72 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, outer tachymetre scale and recessed fifths of a second divisions, three engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, in circular water-resistant-type case with screw back, extended angular downturned lugs, two round chronograph buttons in the band, gilt Heuer buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

拍品專文

The present watch appears to be in new old stock condition as it is still retaining the protective label to the case back and the original bracelet.

The Heuer Carrera model derives its name from the famous "Carrera Panamericana" race that was started in the 1950s and attracted many of the leading drivers of the time. The Argentinean driver Juan Manuel Fangio, five times Formula 1 World Champion, won the race in 1953.

As a tribute to this unique adventure, Heuer launched the Carrera chronograph wristwatch in 1963. The model with its distinctive look was an immediate success. Jack Heuer, CEO of the company, wanted a watch with excellent readability. Consequently the tachymetre scale was printed around the hour markers and the fifths of a second scale on a recessed outer ring, a layout which rendered the dial a larger and clearer look.

Still today, the Carrera is an extremely popular model amongst collectors.