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  • Manufacturer: Heuer
    Year: Circa 1974
    Reference No: 2446CSF
    Case No: 324'073
    Model Name: Mareographe
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 721, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Original Heuer Corfam strap
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Heuer "sun" buckle
    Dimensions: 40mm. Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    This Mareographe from the 1970s was produced for the French speaking market. Its name comes from the conjunction of Marée which means tide in French and Graph which means writing in Greek so literally, this watch presents itself as the tool watch to time the tides.
    The present watch also distinguishes itself by the signature found on the dial. When most of the Seafarer or Solunograph models were retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch or Orvis, a very small portion of the production was kept by Heuer and sold under its own name. So rare were the latter that less than 15 other examples have surfaced until now.
    Presented today in very attractive overall condition, we cannot fail to notice the superb metallic graphite grey dial perfectly preserved thanks to the compressor case that offered 100 meter waterproofness.

  • Artist Biography

    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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Ref. 2446CSF
A fine and extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with grey dial displaying blue tidal indication and hours/minutes bezel.

Circa 1974
40mm. Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF12,000 - 18,000 

Sold for CHF37,500

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The Crosthwaite & Gavin Collection: Exceptional Heuer Chronographs From The Jack Heuer Era

Geneva Auction 11 November 2017