Description
Up for sale is a Heuer 18k Yellow Gold Chronograph 1964 ‘Carrera’ re-edition from 1996-1998 Wrist Watch. Signed round 18k yellow gold two-body case no. CS31401112 measures 36mm, with lapidated lugs, round chronograph pushers, and screw down case back. Signed two-tone silvered dial with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, luminous yellow gold baton hands, outer minutes and 1/5th seconds track, inner scale for conversion of time into 100 fractions per minute, and subsidiary dials for second, 30-minute and 12-hour registers at the 9, 3 and 6 o’clock positions respectively. Comes with Heuer brown crocodile strap and 18k Yellow Gold Heuer buckle. Signed mechanical Cal. Lemania 1873 movement no. 4519712 is rhodium-plated with 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, and index regulator. In excellent condition. Watch comes with inner and outer boxes, blank card, manual & 1999 appraisal form. Inventory #21902
Named after the “Carrera Panamerica Mexico” 1950s motor race, this reissue of the celebrated and sought after 1964 Carrera pays tribute and stays true to the original ultra-functional and elegantly understated classic luxury sports watch design.
