Heuer. A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date

Signed Heuer, Carrera, Ref. 1158CHN, Case No. 249'208, Circa 1975

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Heuer. A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Chronograph Wristwatch with Date
Signed Heuer, Carrera, Ref. 1158CHN, Case No. 249'208, Circa 1975
Automatic jewelled lever movement, gilt dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, central black chronograph hand, two brown engine-turned subsidiary dials for 12 hours and 30 minutes register, date aperture at 6 o'clock, outer tachymeter scale, large tonneau-shaped water-resistent-type case, two round chronograph buttons in the band, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
38mm diam.

Lot Essay

The present watch is one of a small number of automatic Carreras made in yellow gold. These watches are most associated with the Formula 1 Ferrari team, including the legendary Niki Lauda, who wore gold examples like the present watch.

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