Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
'Dato 12' Carrera, Ref. 2547 Stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch Circa 1969
Lot Closed
November 11, 12:30 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Heuer
'Dato 12' Carrera, Ref. 2547
Stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch
Circa 1969
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. Valjoux 72C manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, snap-on back
Case number: 100’861
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: case, dial, movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Garrard & Co. London presentation case and receipt of purchase
The Carrera “Dato 12”, ref. 2547 ranks among the most complicated watches produced by Heuer, the Dato 12 is fitted with counters for day, date, month as well as the rather characteristic 12-hour chronograph register. Produced in 1969, the present example features a snap on back and thinner lugs in comparison to previous productions, an understated silver dial and a manual movement powered by a Valjoux 72C caliber. Extraordinarily this lot includes the original receipt of purchase and a presentation case from London jeweler Garrard & Co.