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Heuer
Ref. 2447T
Carrera 12
A fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial and red tachymeter scale
- Estimate
- CHF4,000 - 8,000€4,300 - 8,600$5,000 - 10,000
CHF12,700
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Heuer
- Year
- Circa 1965
- Reference No
- 2447T
- Case No
- 77'738
- Model Name
- Carrera 12
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, Valjoux 72, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel buckle
- Dimensions
- 35mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Born on the racetrack in 1963, the Carrera reference 2447 is one of Heuer’s most iconic designs and was Jack Heuer’s most passionate creation. 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. While early dials can be categorized with the SWISS only insignia at 6 o’ clock, variants from 1965 onwards will bear a T SWISS indicating the use of tritium for the luminous materials.
The Carrera ref 2447T (T for Tachymeter) was released during 1965, sporting a more vibrant touch apart from others, this variant features a two-toned silver dial, the tachymeter scale is printed with racing red that pops out beautifully. Furthermore, under the hood of this chronograph is the legendary manually-wound Valjoux 72.
The present example is preserved in great condition and has nicely aged with an attractive patina on the luminous over the years
The Carrera ref 2447T (T for Tachymeter) was released during 1965, sporting a more vibrant touch apart from others, this variant features a two-toned silver dial, the tachymeter scale is printed with racing red that pops out beautifully. Furthermore, under the hood of this chronograph is the legendary manually-wound Valjoux 72.
The present example is preserved in great condition and has nicely aged with an attractive patina on the luminous over the years
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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