Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Heuer

Carrera, Ref. 2447S Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch Circa 1965

Lot Closed

May 11, 03:13 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Heuer

 

Carrera, Ref. 2447S

Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch

Circa 1965

 

Dial: silvered

Calibre: cal. Valjoux 72C manual winding, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: 9'3221

Closure: Herzog genuine leather strap and Heuer stainless steel buckle

Dimensions: 36 mm

Signed: case, dial, movement

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Heuer presentation case, original Plexiglass and spare rubber strap with stainless steel buckle

Introduced in 1963, the Carrera chronograph has become one of Heuer's most iconic models. Heavily influenced by modernist architecture of the time, the Carrera chronograph took its name from the famous car race through Mexico called Carrera Panamericana and consequently was characterised by the necessary readability of its dial. The present lot stands as a good example of 1960s chronographs and will increase the horological scope of any collection.