Heuer
Kentucky, reference 750.705 Montre bracelet chronographe en acier avec jour et date | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with day, date and bracelet Vers 1978 | Circa 1978
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Lot Closed
March 20, 04:47 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Heuer
Kentucky, reference 750.705
Montre bracelet chronographe en acier avec jour et date |
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with day, date and bracelet
Vers 1978 |
Circa 1978
Cadran: gris, quantième en français
Calibre: cal. 7750 automatique, 25 rubis
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 367'005
Fermoir: bracelet Heuer en acier et boucle déployante
Dimensions: 38.5 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 180 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: grey, French calendar
Calibre: cal. 7750 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 367'005
Closure: stainless steel Heuer bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 38.5 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 135.20 g |
Gross weight 135.20 g
Heuer is celebrated for having produced some of the most attractive chronographs related to motorsport. Beside them, they also created some chronograph timepieces designed for other purposes, such as the Kentucky. With its name referring to the American capital of horse riding and its famous derby, the model was introduced in 1977.
The design of the watch was inspired by the shape of a horseshoe and was meant to appeal to a different audience. For Jack Heuer, the Kentucky was one of the nicest models they ever designed.
The Kentucky also plays a pivotal role in the history of the brand, as it marks a technical transition and the beginning of the use of the Valjoux 7750 movement instead of the Calibre 12.
The Kentucky was also later made in a digital quartz version.
This example bears the reference 750.705G, which refers to the combination of a steel and gold case with a grey dial. It was the most luxurious version of the Kentucky.