Manufacturer: Heuer Year: Circa 1969 Reference No: 2447SN Case No: 103'134 Model Name: Carrera 'Big Eyes' Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 72, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Heuer "sun" buckle Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Catalogue Essay
The years 1968 and 1969 saw the introduction of the second execution range of the Carrera family with the launch of the popular "panda dials': The plain "SN" model, without the scale dial, has larger black subsidiary registers than any other versions with contrasting subdials placed on a silvered dial. These models also had shorter black painted markers and black striped hands, as opposed to the plain baton hands and hour markers of the earlier first series editions.
The reference 2447SN "Big Eyes" is not only rare (with around 20 observed) but also beautiful, representing one of the true Carrera grails. The rugged simplicity of these watches is reminiscent of the early Autavia reference 2446 models, which remain a "bellwether" for the aficionado.
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.