Heuer Navia 8 Days dashboard clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960s
This Heuer Navia 8 Days dashboard clock is a mechanical timekeeping instrument dating to the 1960s. Designed for use in automotive, nautical, or aviation environments, it features a 55 mm chrome-plated casing complemented by a 72 mm chrome-finished flange.
The timepiece is powered by a Swiss-made, hand-wound 8-day caliber 28 movement, which includes a hacking seconds function for precision setting. The black dial provides high contrast, and the rear case features the original red Heuer manufacturer’s label. The unit is documented in the source as being in mint, unpolished condition, retaining all original components. It is presented with its original box from the 1960s.
The object is attributed to Swiss manufacture and remains a representative example of 1960s dashboard instrument production from Heuer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1960s
- Type
- Dashboard clock
- Maker
- Heuer
- Features
- 8-day power reserve, hacking seconds
- Movement
- Caliber 28
- Reference
- 21014
- Provenance
- Includes original box
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is housed in a circular 55 mm chrome-plated case, designed for mounting on dashboard surfaces via a 72 mm chrome flange. The front assembly features a plexiglass crystal protecting a black dial, which is marked with a 12-hour layout using Arabic numerals at the three, six, nine, and twelve o'clock positions. Luminous material is applied to the hands and markers to facilitate legibility. The case back is constructed from stainless steel and is distinguished by a red, circular manufacturer's label. This label bears the Heuer logo and lists key technical features, including 'unbreakable mainspring', 'shock resistant', and 'antimagnetic'. The auction description reports that this label remains intact, indicating that the piece has been preserved in its original configuration.
- Visible features
- • Black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and indices • Large fluted crown for manual winding • Rear case plate with red Heuer logo label and technical specifications • Chrome-plated circular mount with bolt holes for dashboard installation
- Condition and Accessories
- The object is accompanied by its original Heuer box, which is attributed to the 1960s. According to the auction description, the clock is in 'mint' condition. The item's operational status is reported as functional, showing time with appropriate accuracy.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is powered by a Swiss-made, hand-wound caliber 28 movement. This movement is specifically engineered for an 8-day power reserve, intended for long-duration operation between manual winding sessions. The movement integrates a hacking seconds mechanism, allowing the user to stop the second hand for precise time synchronization. Designed for diverse mobile environments, this instrument serves as both a clock and a stopwatch.
Identification
- Reference
- 21014
- Serial number
- 21014
- 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 claim of it being 'never polished' is a subjective description from the auction source
- Research required: The assertion that it remains in 'mint' condition is based solely on the source's provided text