Heuer Monte Carlo Dash Timer
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Heuer Monte Carlo dash timer, dating to the 1960s, is designed for vehicle installation. The timer features a 55mm stainless steel case equipped with a bidirectional friction bezel and an acrylic crystal.
It is operated via a large knurled winding crown, a screwdown pusher located at the left, and a traditional pump pusher on the right. The matte black dial displays a minutes and seconds track with Arabic indices, a jump-hour aperture at the 6 o'clock position, and an arrow-style minute hand. The assembly is secured to a 2 1/2-inch by 2 1/2-inch steel plate containing drilled screw holes for mounting. The plate is signed 'Heuer Leonidas Swiss'.
The timer is reported to be in unused condition with light patination to the luminous elements.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1960s
- Type
- Dash timer
- Maker
- Heuer
- Mounting
- Steel plate
- Dial type
- Matte black luminous dial
- Signature
- Heuer Leonidas Swiss
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Plate dimensions
- 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Visible features
- • Knurled winding crown located at the top • Jump-hour aperture positioned at 6 o'clock • Drilled mounting plate with four holes
- Signature and Identification
- The mounting plate serves as a primary point of identification for the object, bearing the signature 'Heuer Leonidas Swiss'. This inscription identifies the connection between Heuer and Leonidas, reflecting the historical collaboration between these two entities during the era of the timer's production. The inclusion of the 'Swiss' designation further specifies the origin of the device. The presentation of the object includes its original signed box, according to the provided documentation. This documentation emphasizes the completeness of the item as it is currently catalogued, noting the historical association with both Heuer and Leonidas branding on the mounting component.
- Case and Mounting Construction
- The Heuer Monte Carlo dash timer is housed in a 55mm stainless steel case. The design incorporates a bidirectional friction bezel and an acrylic crystal, intended for visibility and durability in a vehicular environment. The case construction allows for operation through a large knurled winding crown, a screwdown pusher placed to the left, and a traditional pump pusher on the right side of the casing. The unit is secured to a square steel mounting plate measuring approximately 2.5 by 2.5 inches. This plate includes four drilled holes designed for installation onto a dashboard. The plate serves as the base for the timepiece, integrating the instrument into the vehicle interior while allowing for the stated adjustment and winding mechanisms to remain accessible.
- Dial and Timekeeping Functions
- The dial is finished in matte black and features luminous material. It includes a minutes and seconds track marked with Arabic indices. A specific feature of this model is the jump-hour aperture located at 6 o'clock, which facilitates the tracking of elapsed hours. Time is indicated by a prominent arrow minute hand, consistent with its function as a precision timer for rally or vehicle use. The dial includes specific markings indicating its manufacturing origin and technical specifications, including the Heuer logo and the patent information regarding the mechanism. The luminous indices and hands exhibit light patination, which the source describes as being in unused condition.
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: Exact year of manufacture within the 1960s is not specified
- Research required: Degree of patination is described but not independently verified