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Vintage Heuer
Hi all,
Have not seen a vintage Heuer thread around these parts for quite a while. Have been into vintage Rolex for some time, and having purchased a gilt 5513, gilt 1675 and 1655, the next logical progression seemed to be getting a vintage Daytona.. Until you see what decent (or even half decent) pieces go for these days.
As such my attention turned to other vintage chronos, and have been quite taken with the vintage Heuers, especially the Carreras and Autavias. To me they are steeped in history, and are richly interconnected with motorsports racing in the 70s.
I'm sure there're some of you out there with some nice specimens, please come forward and post pictures of your beauties!
Right now I'm quite besotted with the Carrera 2447SN and the Autavia 2446. The former is elegant and timeless, a not necessarily inferior peer of the uber-hyped Daytona, while the latter is masculine and daring, reminiscent of racing heroes like Jochen Rindt and Jo Siffert.
The picture of the Carrera is from OnTheDash, while the Autavia belongs to a good buddy of mine.
What's your flavour?
Have not seen a vintage Heuer thread around these parts for quite a while. Have been into vintage Rolex for some time, and having purchased a gilt 5513, gilt 1675 and 1655, the next logical progression seemed to be getting a vintage Daytona.. Until you see what decent (or even half decent) pieces go for these days.
As such my attention turned to other vintage chronos, and have been quite taken with the vintage Heuers, especially the Carreras and Autavias. To me they are steeped in history, and are richly interconnected with motorsports racing in the 70s.
I'm sure there're some of you out there with some nice specimens, please come forward and post pictures of your beauties!
Right now I'm quite besotted with the Carrera 2447SN and the Autavia 2446. The former is elegant and timeless, a not necessarily inferior peer of the uber-hyped Daytona, while the latter is masculine and daring, reminiscent of racing heroes like Jochen Rindt and Jo Siffert.
The picture of the Carrera is from OnTheDash, while the Autavia belongs to a good buddy of mine.
What's your flavour?
My flavour is this one, belonging to a good friend of mine.
The very rare Skipper:
A topissime Solunar would make my day, too:
As well as this Autavia...
Alas, none of these are mine... For the moment.
A topissime Solunar would make my day, too:
As well as this Autavia...
Alas, none of these are mine... For the moment.
Best,
Nicolas
Wonderful pics
as usual Nico!
My favourite of those you posted is the Skipper. Elegant case with a funky dial..
The Skipper is certainly the most intriguing of them, but I must say that the Solunar is
Just sublime, inside and outside.
Best,
Nicolas
Can You Tell Us More About the Skipper
Super rare and in high demand lately. Might you be able to post more photos?
Thanks, Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
Hi Jeff. Sorry, but this is the only picture I took of this rare bird belonging to our
Friend Noodia.
He knows the story behind this watch.
Maybe he will tell us more about it?
Best,
Nicolas
Some Heuer from Summer 2015
It's nice to see a Heuer thread, and that's my Carrera 2447 NS, at the top of the chain.
Here are some Heuers that came my way over the Summer of 2015.
Jeff
Hi Jeff..
.. as in Jeff Stein?
It's a great honour having you respond here.. I credited the photo to your site, which has been a wonderful resource in getting me started on this Heuer journey!
Great picture of some wonderful watches too!
Hope to see you posting more pictures of your collection!
Thanks!!
Yes, Jeff Stein here, from OnTheDash. I have tried to do a more substantive posting regarding another recent acquisition, with some photos, but the forum software did not cooperate. Perhaps I will try it again, if time permits!!
Jeff
Jeff
Am certainly looking forward to that post!
From your picture (and also from reading your site as well as watching/reading some of your interviews), am I right to presume you're an Autavia guy? Or is the Carrera as well regarded by you as well?
The 1960s Carreras are Great As Well
Recently, I have trended more toward the Autavias and away from the Carreras, but I still enjoy the Carreras. For me, the 1960s / early 1970s Autavias are the ideal size and shape, with the rotating bezel a useful tool (and good looking, as well). When in the mood for a smaller, simpler chronograph, the Carreras are nice.
Jeff
Another nice pic Jeff
Am looking for an Autavia 2446 and a Carrera 2447.. Would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction!
A pleasure to welcome you with such an array of Heuer Here, Jeff.
I hope you will introduce us your collection in a dedicated post.
Best,
Nicolas
Finding it a nightmare to track down Carrera 2447 NS....
Would love to buy one but can't find one for sale anywhere 
it's my pleasure ........
yes a beast indeed. too big for my wrist.
thinking to let it go to fund something else.
best
Ed
thinking to let it go to fund something else.
best
Ed
Bro you are deeply infected
by the vintage bug lol!
I can't advise anything as I am not familiar with these vintage Heurs but I must say they all look very nice indeed
Cheers
Robin
Indeed..
Am trying to balance the collection between modern and vintage, and try to stick within a reasonable budget..