Heuer Carrera Manual Wind Reference 73353
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
This Heuer Carrera, identified by reference 73353, is a manual-winding chronograph wristwatch. The watch features a cushion-shaped case and is powered by a Valjoux 7733 manual-winding movement.
Its dial is finished in a silver sunburst pattern with grey-blue subsidiary registers and an outer tachymeter ring. The chronograph functions are operated via two pushers, with a central red chronograph seconds hand and twin subsidiary dials. The watch is presented on a tan leather strap. The source notes that this model is a cushion-cased variant related to the Heuer 1153 model. The watch is described as being in original condition, displaying light signs of wear consistent with use.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silver sunburst with grey-blue subs
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Heuer
- Movement
- Valjoux 7733
- Condition
- Original with light wear
- Reference
- 73353
- Case style
- Cushion-cased
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Visible features
- • Cushion-shaped stainless steel case • Silver sunburst dial with two dark grey-blue subsidiary registers • Red central chronograph seconds hand • Black tachymeter scale printed on the outer perimeter of the dial
- Condition and Provenance
- The watch is reported by the auction description to be in strong original condition throughout. It shows signs of wear and use that are described as light and normal for a timepiece of its age, indicating the watch has been worn but preserved. The auction description frames this particular 70s-era piece as a functional and sporty option within the vintage Heuer catalog.
- Movement and Functionality
- Inside the case, the watch is powered by a Valjoux 7733 manual-winding movement. This movement operates twin subsidiary registers and drives the central chronograph seconds hand, representing a continued focus on manual-winding chronograph technology within Heuer's production despite the rise of automatic movements in the late 1960s. The manual-winding mechanism contributes to the watch's slim case proportions. It is noted for its reliability and accuracy, qualities that maintain demand for Valjoux-powered chronographs among collectors and users who prefer hand-cranked timepieces.
- Design and Dial Configuration
- The Heuer Carrera reference 73353 features a distinctive cushion-cased design that distinguishes it from other models in the Carrera line. The dial is characterized by a silver sunburst finish, which provides a reflective backdrop for the indices and the two grey-blue subsidiary registers. Functionality is provided by an outer tachymeter ring and a prominent central red chronograph seconds hand.
Identification
- Reference
- 73353
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond being a 1970s model
- Research required: The movement's specific service history is not documented