Heuer vintage chronograph wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1950s
This Heuer vintage chronograph wristwatch features a case constructed from 18-karat rose gold. The case measures 34 mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 40 mm.
The dial displays vintage patina and includes a light blue scale at the outer perimeter. The Heuer brand name is printed at the 12 o'clock position, accompanied by gold-toned indices and hands. It incorporates two sub-dials, serving as 30-minute and 60-minute recorders, operated by square-shaped pushers. The watch is powered by a signed movement, which the source identifies as a possible Landeron 178 caliber. The piece is fitted with a brown leather strap.
According to the provided description, the watch has been serviced and is in working order. The manufacture is attributed to approximately the 1950s.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Heuer
- Dating
- circa 1950s
- Movement
- Signed, possibly Landeron 178
- Condition
- Serviced and working
- Lug to Lug
- 40 mm
- Case Diameter
- 34 mm excluding crown
- Case Material
- 18-karat rose gold
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
- Chronograph Functions
- 30 and 60-minute recorders
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a case fabricated from 18-karat rose gold. The case diameter is 34 mm when measured without the winding crown, and the distance between the lugs measures 40 mm. The side of the case includes square-shaped pushers used to operate the chronograph function. The dial exhibits signs of age described as vintage patina. A light blue band encircles the outer edge of the dial to serve as a scale. The Heuer brand name is positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, while the hour markers and hands are gold-toned. Two sub-dials are integrated into the dial, functioning as 30-minute and 60-minute timers.
- Visible features
- • Case is 18k rose gold • Square-shaped chronograph pushers • Dial features a light blue outer scale • Brown leather strap attached
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch is equipped with a signed movement that the source suggests may be a Landeron 178 caliber. The chronograph mechanism utilizes the square pushers to control the timing operations. According to the provided information, the watch has undergone a recent service. All chronograph functions, including the operation of the pushers, are reported to be in correct working order.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is attributed to the 1950s period. It is identified by the Heuer brand, which is noted for its history of producing chronograph timepieces throughout the 20th century. The current information regarding the watch, including its technical specifications and claims about the condition of the internal components, is derived from the initial seller. The listing site notes that it has not performed independent verification of these details.
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 caliber identification is suggested as possibly Landeron 178
- Research required: Authenticity of components and movement remains unverified by the cataloguer