Introduced in 1963, the Carrera reference 2447 is one of Heuer’s most iconic designs. Over the course of production, a variety of dials were available; panda, reverse panda, with or without tachymeter scale. The size of subdials and shape of hour markers also changed.

The present lot is a rare and very attractive version with a reverse panda dial and tachymeter scale hence the three letters NST completing the reference number standing for Noir (black in French), Standard for plain subdials and T for Tachymetre. To the best of our knowledge, only 30 examples in this configuration have appeared to the market. This lot features the so-called second execution dial and hands with only luminous dots at 3 and 9 o’clock and hands with black inserts.

Built to time race-car events, this sporty yet elegant watch fully displays Heuer’s genetic code, an element that made Heuer such a popular brand amongst racetrack aficionados. The high legibility of the dial makes this watch the perfect companion to the pilot racing at breakneck speeds.

Offered today in virtually unworn condition as evidenced by the intact red sticker on the caseback, this watch is a real treasure to find and its original box is the icing on the Carrera cake.