Heuer Carrera Reference 2447T Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960s
This Heuer Carrera reference 2447T is a manual-wind chronograph wristwatch dating to the 1960s. The stainless steel case measures approximately 36mm and features angular, sharply faceted lugs.
The silvered dial includes three recessed subsidiary registers, applied steel hour markers, and luminous hands. A distinctive red tachymeter scale is printed on the outer chapter ring. The watch is powered by a 17-jewel Valjoux 72 column-wheel movement, which is signed Heuer-Leonidas SA. The inner caseback also bears Heuer-Leonidas markings. The watch is presented on a black perforated leather racing-style strap. The auction description reports that the dial exhibits light age-related patina and that the case displays signs of wear consistent with its age, while noting that the serial number is consistent with the production period of early 2447T models.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Mid-to-Late 1960s
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Heuer
- Movement
- Valjoux 72
- Case Size
- 36mm
- Serial Number
- 79XXX
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a stainless steel case measuring approximately 36mm in diameter. The design is characterized by sharply faceted lugs that provide an angular profile. The case back is constructed from stainless steel and features internal markings attributed to Heuer-Leonidas. The silvered dial displays three recessed subsidiary registers and applied steel hour markers. Luminous hands are present, and a red tachymeter scale is positioned along the outer chapter ring. The dial surface shows light age-related patina, while the printing remains legible.
- Visible features
- • Silvered dial with three recessed registers • Red tachymeter scale on the outer periphery • Angular lugs on the stainless steel case • Perforated black leather strap
- Movement and Features
- The chronograph function is driven by a Valjoux 72 manual-wind, 17-jewel movement. This calibre utilizes a column-wheel mechanism for the operation of the chronograph functions. The movement bridge is engraved with the Heuer-Leonidas SA signature. The timepiece is paired with a perforated black leather strap designed in a racing style, complementing the watch's intended use for timing and motorsport activities.
- History and Provenance
- The Carrera line was established in 1963 under the management of Jack Heuer, taking its name from the Carrera Panamericana road race held in Mexico. This specific reference, the 2447T, was designed with a focus on readability for professional driving applications. The auction description reports that the serial number 79XXX aligns with the established production chronology for early examples of the 2447T reference.
Identification
- Reference
- 2447T
- Serial number
- 79XXX
- 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: Age-related patina on the dial is subjective
- Research required: Signs of wear on the case are not quantified