Heuer Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1979
This Heuer chronograph is a hand-wound mechanical timepiece dating to the late 1970s. The watch features a grey fumé dial with contrasting white sub-dials at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and a date window at the 6 o'clock position.
The dial displays the Heuer logo, '17 RUBIS', and 'INCABLOC'. It is equipped with a Valjoux 7734 mechanical caliber, a movement known for its usage in Swiss chronographs of the era. The watch is presented in a stainless steel case described as unpolished. Features include steel stick hands with luminous material and a vibrant orange central chronograph seconds hand. It is currently fitted with a modern aftermarket leather racing-style strap featuring orange stitching.
The auction description notes the dial condition as near mint and indicates that the case retains its original, unpolished finish with surface wear present.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1979
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Heuer
- Country
- Switzerland
- Movement
- Valjoux 7734
- Jewel count
- 17
- Case condition
- Unpolished
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Dial description
- Grey fumé with white sub-dials
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is powered by the Valjoux 7734 manual-winding mechanical movement. This caliber contains 17 jewels and is described by the source as a durable and prominent movement used in Swiss chronographs during the late 1970s. The movement contains various hallmarks and markings on its internal components, detailing the caliber specifications and jewel count.
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a grey fumé dial with a gradient effect. Two white sub-dials are positioned at 3 and 9 o'clock, respectively, for the chronograph registers. The dial includes the Heuer signature, '17 RUBIS', and 'INCABLOC' text, with a date aperture located at 6 o'clock. The timekeeping display consists of steel stick-style hour and minute hands filled with luminous material. A bright orange central seconds hand is used for the chronograph function, providing contrast against the grey dial. The dial is reported to be in a near-mint condition.
- Visible features
- • Grey fumé dial with white sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock • Date window at 6 o'clock • Orange central chronograph hand • Unpolished case with surface wear
- Case and Presentation
- The stainless steel case is described as original and unpolished, exhibiting natural surface wear consistent with age. This includes visible signs of use on the bezel and case edges. The watch is currently paired with a modern non-original leather strap. The strap is designed in a racing style with perforations and features orange stitching intended to complement the chronograph's orange seconds hand.
Identification
- 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: Movement accuracy, chronograph reset functionality, and internal gear health unverified
- Research required: Strap is noted as non-original (modern)