1978 Heuer Carrera 110.253 'Côtes de Genève'
'Rare bird' with striking deep blue dial!
$4800.00
Introduced by Heuer in 1963, the Carrera quickly became one of the most iconic vintage chronograph models, evolving significantly to reflect the shifting design codes of the mid-century. While the 1960s were defined by the classic round case of the reference 2447, the 1970s saw Heuer embrace a bolder, more adventurous aesthetic. This era introduced the tonneau-shaped "cushion" case and the revolutionary left-hand crown orientation—a hallmark of the "Project 99" collaboration between Heuer, Breitling, Dubois Dépraz, and Hamilton-Buren to create one of the world’s first automatic chronograph movements.
By the late 1970s, the Heuer Carrera had evolved from the stark, minimalist lines of its 1963 debut into a canvas for bold, architectural watch design. This reference 110.253 B represents the absolute pinnacle of that late-70s experimentation, combining the "C-shape" case with one of the most mesmerizing dials Heuer ever produced.
The star of the show is the deep blue metallic dial, which features a vertical Côtes de Genève (Geneva stripes) finish—a high-end decorative technique traditionally reserved for movement plates, daringly brought to the front of a racing chronograph. A subtle vertical line splits the dial into distinct zones, creating an incredible, dynamic play of light that shifts from electric blue to deep navy depending on the angle of your wrist. Powered by the legendary Calibre 12 with its signature left-hand crown, this is an undeniably rare piece of motorsport horology for the collector who values pure 1970s design language.
An opporutnity for the Heuer Collector / Enthusiast to acquire one of the rarer Carerra references in near perfect condition.
Condition:
Overall this example is in mint 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 been lightly polished and retains its correct combination of linear brushed & polished surfaces with no visible scratches. The model & serial numbers are engraved on the caseback.
The movement has been fully serviced by our Watchmaker. All functions are working correctly, the crown action is smooth and the watch resets crisply. On the timegrapher it's running strongly at +4s/day with an amplitude of 303.
The watch is paired with high quality, calf leather, 'rally' strap.
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: New leather "rally" strap with Heuer buckle.
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No
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