Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Heuer

'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.