Heuer Carrera 2447S

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

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 buckleIntroduced 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.