Introduced in 1963, the Carrera designed by Jack Heuer was brought to the market with the vision to create a chronograph with outstanding legibility and clean aesthetics. Like the Porsche Carrera, the Heuer Carrera ushered in a new era for Heuer and became one of the brand’s most famous designs. The Carrera 45 (45 minute counter) was offered with a black ref. 3647N (for noir in French) or silver dial ref. 3647S like the present example.

The present ref. 3647S boasting clean lines and sharp bevels is a later variant of the first-execution due to the use of a sunburst dial with a small detail at 6 o’clock. The “T SWISS” inscription refers to the use of tritium which began to be implemented after 1964. Stylish and functional the present Carrera 45 is presented in an overall attractive condition with a strong case and have developed a light patina on the silver sunburst dial. Aesthetically pleasing and simply iconic, the Heuer Carrera 45 is Heuer’s answer to mid-century modern taste.