1974 Heuer Silverstone ref 110.313 - Fume Dial - MINT!

When Heuer introduced the world's inaugural automatic chronographs in 1969, the trio of models included the Autavia, the Carrera, and the Monaco. The Monaco, distinguished by its audacious square design and a midnight blue dial accented with white and red elements, emerged as Heuer's avant-garde and unconventional chronograph—a creation embodying the spirit of the 1960s that would continue to carry the Heuer legacy into the 1970s. Despite Heuer's aspirations, the Monaco did not attain the level of popularity anticipated. Consequently, in 1974, Heuer unveiled the Silverstone chronograph as its successor.

Much like the Monaco, the Silverstone adopted a square case, but it intentionally toned down some of the Monaco's boldest characteristics. In the Silverstone, the sharp corners of the case were gently rounded rather than squared, the registers adopted a flat profile and harmonized with the dial's color palette, the case's edges were softened, featuring a sculpted top bezel, and a traditional screw-back replaced the clips and springs used in the Monaco. Notably, the Silverstone marked the first instance where a Heuer chronograph bore the name of a racetrack, a trend later followed by models like the Daytona, Monza, and Jarama.

Unlike most Heuer models from the 1970s, the Silverstone lineup maintained a straightforward approach. Three versions of the Silverstone shared identical cases, each featuring prominent white hands with broad luminous inserts and Calibre 12 movements. The key distinguishing factors between these models rested in the color and finish of the dial and the corresponding inner bezels.

The "fume" model of the Silverstone, identified as reference 110.313F, broke new ground as the first Heuer chronograph to employ this unique color scheme. Both the dial and inner bezel exhibited a captivating starburst finish, creating an illusion of shifting colors that appeared to change dramatically with variations in angle and lighting.

Condition:

• Overall the watch is in mint, collectors' condition.

• The dial and hands have no defects and the lume is the same consistent color throughout.  The glow of original tritium lume fades fast after exposure to light.

• The case has no noticeable scratches.

• Both model number and serial number are visible between the lugs. 

• The movement works strongly indicating that it was recently serviced.  It only gains +9 seconds per day.

• The chronograph starts, stops and resets crisply.

• The watch comes with a new, replica of the same NSA bracelet that was an option from dealers.