Heuer - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT Hong Kong Monday, May 27, 2019 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Heuer
    Year: Circa 1986
    Reference No: 510.547
    Case No: Wristwatch 510 501, Stopwatch 5109
    Model Name: Wristwatch "Boxing", Stopwatch "Ring-Master"
    Material: PVD-coated stainless steel
    Calibre: Wristwatch automatic, cal. 5100
    Bracelet/Strap: Wristwatch Heuer PVD-coated stainless steel link bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Wristwatch stainless steel and PVD-coated deployant buckle
    Dimensions: Wristwatch 41mm Diameter, stopwatch 58mm Diameter
    Signed: Wristwatch case and dial signed, stopwatch number
    Accessories: Accompanied by Heuer presentation box, leather Ring Master envelop with seven interchangeable rings for the Ring-Master chronograph, instruction booklet in French and neck strap

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Heuer “Boxing” Chronograph wristwatch is one of the rarest timepieces available on the market today. The present example is one of only two known chronographs and is in exceptional overall condition. The TAG Heuer catalog from 1986 displays the reference 510.547 describing it as a watch designed for timing boxing matches. The black dial features an inner bezel graduated to 15 units with each representing one three-minute boxing round with green markers represent a one-minute rest period. Additionally, there are subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12-hours and 24-hour time.

    Accompanying the chronograph is a Heuer Ring-Master stopwatch with seven interchangeable rings used to time different events including boxing. In excellent condition the present watch makes a wonderful addition to any collection. This is a collector’s opportunity to own one of the rarest chronograph available on the market and presented in near new condition.

  • 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. 510.547
An extremely rare and highly attractive PVD-coated stainless steel “Boxing” chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet and one of only two known, accompanied by a Ring-Master stopwatch

Circa 1986
Wristwatch 41mm Diameter, stopwatch 58mm Diameter
Wristwatch case and dial signed, stopwatch number

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 195,000 
€13,500-22,000
$15,400-25,000

Sold for HK$187,500

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
thomasperazzi@phillips.com
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT

Hong Kong Auction 28 May 2019