1974 Heuer Carrera 1153s
Unpolished & 100% original.
$4600.00
Introduced by Heuer in 1963, the Carrera quickly became one of the most iconic vintage Heuer chronograph models. The Carrera's design has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the styles and trends of each era. Starting in the 1960s with the reference 2447, the Carrera showcased a classic round case with the crown and pushers on the right side. By the 1970s, the brand embraced more adventurous styles, including tonneau-shaped cases with left-hand crown orientation.
Heuer Carrera is a legendary racing chronograph designed for racing drivers and sports car enthusiasts, which is why it is so coveted by all motorsport fans. The Carrera got its name (in 1963) from the legendary cross-isthmus road race in Mexico, known as La Carrera Panamericana.
We admire the striking high-contrast design of this Carrera, achieved through its silver dial accented by gray sub-registers and a tachymeter scale. Bold hour markers with black inlays and a vibrant orange chronograph hand further enhance its visual appeal. The date window at 6 o'clock completes the dial’s balanced symmetry, embodying the timeless, elegant, and understated Carrera aesthetic. The automatic Carrera stands out as one of the finest vintage watches for daily wear, with its 38mm cushion case offering a comfortable, lightweight fit that effortlessly conforms to the wrist.
The left-hand crown orientation is a nod to Heuer's commitment to developing one of the first automatic chronograph movements, the caliber 11, in 1969, in collaboration with Breitling, Dubois Dépraz, and Hamilton-Buren. The caliber 12, introduced in 1971, offered a faster beat rate of 21,600 vph for improved precision.
Condition:
Overall this example is in excellent, un-restored condition.
The dial is spotless and original lume is intact on hands and dial with minimal patina. Hour markers are applied with lume inserts.
The case has never been polished. The linear factory brushing is mostly intact; there are some minor surface scratches & scuffs from normal wear. Serial numbers are still visible between the lugs. [We offer an optional professional polishing service, if a buyer wants to restore the case to its original factory condition].
The movement has has been checked by our watcmaker. All functions are working correctly, the crown action is smooth and the watch resets crisply. On the timegrapher it's running strongly at +5s/day with an amplitude of 298. Service history is not know.
The serial and model numbers are still visible. Serial: 2873XX
The watch is paired with a fitted beads of rice bracelet made in Germany by Unidor & a signed Heuer clasp.
Specifications:
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 38.5mm width x 43.5mm height; 14.5mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Heuer, self-winding, caliber 12
Bracelet/Strap: BOR style, fitted bracelet with Heuer clasp. Fit wrists maximum 7.2in.
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No
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