HeuerCarrera

KEY FACTS

• A historically significant model line, the Heuer Carrera was introduced in 1964 as a watch for racing drivers, and was the first chronograph to offer a movement with automatic winding 
• A second-generation watch, this 1970’s example is finished with a period silvered dial boasting two black chronograph sub-dials, a black strip with white ‘Carrera’ branding, a black outer tachymeter bezel, and an orange chronograph hand
• Rounding out the reference’s period aesthetic is a plexiglass crystal atop the dial and a retrofitted black leather motorsport-inspired strap
• Housed within the 39mm stainless steel tonneau-shaped case beats Heuer’s calibre 15, an automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and chronograph function with 30 minute tracking capabilities
• The calibre 15 is a development of the legendary calibre 11 developed by the ‘Chromatic’ partnership of Heuer, Breitling, Hamilton-Buren and Dubois-Depraz who launched the first automatic chronograph in 1969
• ​Offered by a private collector in the United Kingdom
• ​Presented with an unbranded display box, purchase receipt from Classic Heuer, plus proof of service and measurement checks dated 2016
• Graded as ‘Vintage’ with the vendor advising the watch is in good working order

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