amanico
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An early Heuer Chronograph, which is a true small jewel.
I don't know that much on that Heuer Chronograph, but it changes from the usual suspects, Monaco, Carrera, Autavia and Co...
My guess is that this one is from the Forties. The case is small, but how appealing, circa 34 mm.
The dial is to die for. And in superb condition.
Screw in case back, and the hands make me think about some military watches from the same era.
Yes, a true jewel!
Here are the pictures.
My other guess is that the movement would be a Valjoux.
Thanks to the friend who just found it, and congratulations to him!
Best,
Nicolas
An early Heuer Chronograph, which is a true small jewel.
I don't know that much on that Heuer Chronograph, but it changes from the usual suspects, Monaco, Carrera, Autavia and Co... My guess is that this one is from the Forties. The case is small, but how appealing, circa 34 mm. The dial is to die for. And in s...
Different from the later race inspired Heuers
You are right, very different and quite appealing Where do you manage to find them all?
When you visit some watch shops, always ask for the reserve du patron.
There are some divine surprises hidden in their safes... Best, Nicolas
Too small from my perspective
but what an exquisite dial. Indeed, that should be from the late 40s-early 50s-pre Jack Heuer designs.
Very nice one, could be some interesting movement....
Hi Nicolas, from pictures this doesn't look like a Valjoux 23 - I'd guess it's more a very rare Valjoux 69, which is only 10,5 ''' . It would allow for an even smaller case, but not always was used in "pure" ladies watches - sometimes in slightly larger c...
