99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 312
Ed. Heuer & Co. Swiss, "Pre-Carrera", Movement No. 453650, Ref. 2444, Cal. Val. 72, 36 mm, circa 1955
A vintage wristband chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter
Case: steel, screw back. Dial: black.
This "forerunner" of the Heuer "Carrera" boasts a fine set of interesting details such as the sunk, silver-coloured faceted indexes and the inset Arabic "12", or the large luminous hands and the stunning black dial with engine-turned subdials. The watch is fitted with the vintage chronograph movement calibre Valjoux 72, which was also used for many years in the Rolex Daytona.
A vintage wristband chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter
Case: steel, screw back. Dial: black.
This "forerunner" of the Heuer "Carrera" boasts a fine set of interesting details such as the sunk, silver-coloured faceted indexes and the inset Arabic "12", or the large luminous hands and the stunning black dial with engine-turned subdials. The watch is fitted with the vintage chronograph movement calibre Valjoux 72, which was also used for many years in the Rolex Daytona.
Sold
estimated
2.500—5.000 €
Price realized
2.800 €