Manufacturer: Heuer, HEUER WITH A BLACK DIAL

3.6 x 3.6 cm - Stainless steel

ITEM DETAILS
Year: 1960s
Manufacturer: Heuer
Model: Carrera
Reference: 2447N (Noir)
Case number: 62191
Movement: Hand-wound, legendary Valjoux 72 caliber (signed Heuer Leonidas SA)
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: approx. 36 mm in diameter
Dial: Black (Noir) with three sub-dials, applied steel hour markers
Strap: New, original, perforated Tag Heuer leather strap (Racing style).
Last Service: Unknown
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity issued by Certified Master Watchmaker Marek Jakub Binia. The watch is offered without the original box or factory documentation.

Designed in 1963 by Jack Heuer himself, the Carrera model is an absolute icon in the world of motorsports-inspired watches. The name, taken from the grueling Carrera Panamericana race, perfectly captures the spirit of this timepiece: it is clean in form, exceptionally legible, and designed to measure time precisely under extreme conditions. The piece presented here is the sought-after 2447N reference (from the French word “Noir”), featuring a deep, monochromatic black dial with three chronograph sub-dials, which epitomizes the racing minimalism of the 1960s.
Beneath the case of this exceptional chronograph beats a legendary heart—the hand-wound Valjoux 72 movement. This same reliable caliber, signed in this instance as "Heuer Leonidas SA," powered the most coveted chronographs of that era, including early Rolex Daytona models.

Condition and Authenticity:
This Heuer Carrera is a watch with soul, a testament to its era. According to the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity issued by a renowned antique watch conservator, the watch has undergone a watchmaker’s inspection, which guarantees its authenticity.
The piece shows natural signs of wear consistent with its age. The stainless steel case and crystal have scratches. The dial is in beautiful condition, offering excellent contrast; however, it is worth noting the loss of luminescent material on the minute hand, which is typical for watches of this age. Although the original box and factory documents from the 1960s are missing, the included Certificate of Authenticity confirms the identity of this classic timepiece. The watch is complemented by top-notch aesthetics—it is fitted with a brand-new, original, perforated Tag Heuer strap that perfectly echoes the Carrera model’s racing heritage.


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