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875

Heuer

Ref. 2447T

Carrera

A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial and red tachometer scale

Estimate
HK$56,000 - 96,000
€6,100 - 10,400
$7,000 - 12,000
HK$75,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Heuer
Year
Circa 1967
Reference No
2447T
Case No
77'327
Model Name
Carrera
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 72, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Brown leather strap
Dimensions
35.5mm diameter
Signed
<em>Case and movement signed Heuer-Leonidas, dial signed Heuer</em>
Catalogue Essay
Heuer has always been associated with motorsports and precision timing, and the legendary Carrera is perhaps the archetypal motorsport Heuer. The present watch, a reference 2447T, is notable for being an early example, lacking the "T" on the hour register at six o'clock. Most attractive is the two-tone dial with a silvered tachymetric scale featuring large red numerals, another feature found only on earlier models.

Heuer

Swiss | 1860
This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.
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