Heuer Skipper 73463

Ref. 73463A rare and attractive stainless steel yacht timer chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet

Manufacturer: Heuer Year: Circa 1972 Reference No: 73463 Case No: 262’965 Model Name: Skipper Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 7734, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Heuer bracelet stamped by Gay Frères, max length 195 mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Heuer deployant clasp Dimensions: 47 mm diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signedDiver’s chronograph watches have been in Heuer’s product line for more than half a century. The present watch, reference 73463 Skipper, exemplifies the technological skills and fine artisanship which define the watchmaking company. Most impressively, the timepiece features a regatta chronograph, providing accurate timekeeping for yachtsmen to calculate the time that they can cross the starting line in sailing competitions. The present watch is a very attractive example with a dark blue dial and bezel which pose a significant color contrast with the sharp orange hands. Giving the watch a very unusual and unique appearance, another significant feature of the Skipper is the red, white and blue 15-minute subsidiary dial. The Skipper model series remained successful and in production until the 1980s.