HEUER, CARRERA FIRST EXECUTION TACHYMETER, REF. 2447TImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 12,500
Estimate
USD 9,000 - USD 12,000
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Closed: 20 Sep 2018
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HEUER, CARRERA FIRST EXECUTION TACHYMETER, REF. 2447T
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Lot Essay
Heuer Carreras from the 1960s have become an iconic chronograph model due to their clean dial design and architecturally-inspired cases. The flared flat lugs of the Carrera case were completely novel at the time and Carrera watches with the same style of angled lugs remain a cornerstone of TAG Heuer’s product line today.
The present watch is powered by the legendary Valjoux 72 movement. It also features an extremely rare silvered tachymeter track, suggesting it was to be marketed to a race car driver. Finding early Carreras with stunning silvered tracks is extremely uncommon. Later Carreras did not possess silvered tracks.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The case is in good condition with scratches and few nicks. There is a nick to the side of the case at 8 o'clock. The ends of the lugs at 2, 7, and 11 show signs of wear. The pusher at 4 o'clock has scratches. The back of the lugs show signs of wear. The case back has scratches and a small dent. The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The dial has developed light patina. The dial has intermittent marks of wear throughout. The luminous material at the hour markers and in the hands has darkened. All of the luminous plots at the hours are partially deteriorated. The plots at 3, 6, and 9 are fully deteriorated. The hands and hour markers have developed a light patina. The crown appears to be later and is signed, "Heuer." The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
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HEUER, CARRERA FIRST EXECUTION TACHYMETER, REF. 2447TEstimate: USD 9,000 - 12,000
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