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174
Heuer
Ref. 2447S
Carrera
A rare and fine early stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with off-white dial
- Estimate
- CHF3,000 - 6,000€3,200 - 6,500$3,800 - 7,500
CHF8,890
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Heuer
- Year
- Circa 1963
- Reference No
- 2447S
- Case No
- 56'603
- Model Name
- Carrera
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. Valjoux 72, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Heuer pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Heuer Carrera reference 2447 is one of the brand’s most iconic chronographs, launched in 1963 and produced until the early 1970s. With its sharp faceted lugs, robust case and clean dial, it defined the design language that continues to shape the Carrera to this day.
This early example, in excellent condition, features elongated applied markers, a dial signed “SWISS” inside the 6 o’clock register, and the “Ed. Heuer” signature on movement and caseback—details found only before the 1964 Heuer-Leonidas merger.
Often compared to the earliest Daytona 6239, the 2447 stands as the true foundation of the Carrera line. Elegant, refined, and historically important, it is a cornerstone for any serious chronograph collection.
This early example, in excellent condition, features elongated applied markers, a dial signed “SWISS” inside the 6 o’clock register, and the “Ed. Heuer” signature on movement and caseback—details found only before the 1964 Heuer-Leonidas merger.
Often compared to the earliest Daytona 6239, the 2447 stands as the true foundation of the Carrera line. Elegant, refined, and historically important, it is a cornerstone for any serious chronograph collection.
Heuer
Swiss | 1860This 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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