Heuer Monte Carlo Dash Timer for Abercrombie & Fitch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Heuer Monte Carlo Decimal Dash Timer was retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. during the 1960s. Designed for automotive use, it features a stainless steel case measuring 55mm in diameter.
The timer incorporates a bidirectional friction bezel, an acrylic crystal, and a configuration of a large knurled winding crown, a screwdown pusher to the left, and a pump pusher to the right. The matte black dial displays Arabic indices on an inner minutes and seconds track, a jump-hour aperture at the 6 o'clock position, and an arrow-tipped minute counter hand. The dial is signed by Heuer and features 'Abercrombie & Fitch Co.' branding.
The assembly is mounted on a steel plaque measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches square, which is signed 'Ed Heuer & Co. Swiss'. The object is accompanied by an original box and an instruction manual.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1960s
- Type
- Dash timer
- Retailer
- Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
- Case diameter
- 55mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial signature
- Heuer and Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Plaque signature
- Ed Heuer & Co. Swiss
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Visible features
- • Jump-hour numeral display at 6 o'clock • Bidirectional rotating bezel with triangle marker • Plaque mounting holes at four corners • Knurled winding crown and two distinct pushers
- Case and Mounting
- The timer is housed in a 55mm stainless steel case configured for dashboard mounting. The case assembly includes a bidirectional friction bezel that rotates around the dial and an acrylic crystal. The winding and timing functions are controlled by a large knurled crown located at the top of the case, accompanied by a screwdown pusher on the left and a traditional pump pusher on the right. The entire mechanism is attached to a steel plaque measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches, facilitating its installation on a vehicle dashboard. This mounting plate is marked with the manufacturer's signature, confirming its provenance as an Heuer product intended for retail distribution.
- Dial and Indication
- The dial is finished in matte black and features a secondary minutes and seconds track marked with Arabic numerals. A prominent arrow-tipped hand indicates the minutes. A distinct feature of this timer is the jump-hour aperture located at the 6 o'clock position, which displays the passage of time through a numerical window. The dial reflects the branding of both the maker and the retailer, with Abercrombie & Fitch Co. indicated beneath the Heuer Monte Carlo signature. The dial exhibits a visible orange patina, which is documented as a consistent feature across the surface.
- Documentation and Accessories
- The offering includes the original box and an instruction manual provided at the time of retail. These items are included as part of the complete package for the Heuer timer. The unit is presented as a complete set, encompassing the timer itself, its mounting plaque, and the associated historical documentation from the 1960s retail period.
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: The exact year of manufacture within the 1960s is unspecified
- Research required: The long-term functional status of the mechanical components is not described