Lot 18

Heuer "Carrera" Automatic Chronograph, Case No. 149054, Ref. 1153, Cal. 11, 38 mm, circa 1975
A gentleman's automatic wristwatch with chronograph, tachy scale, date and "Tropical Dial"
Case: steel, screw back. Dial: anthracite. Movm.: 4/5 plate-micro rotorwind movement, Glucydur balance.
Amongst the collectors watches that feature the so-called "tropical dials" are particularly highly sought after. The dials – mostly originally black – have faded over the years from black to brown that bestow the watch with a new and unusual beauty.

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