Heuer Carrera, late 1970s

Dealer description — Analog/Shift

Watches and racing are inextricably linked. In many ways, the Heuer Carrera is at the heart of that connection. From its very inception, the Carrera was meant to break the mold set by Heuer’s earlier chronographs. Like the Autavia, the first watch that Jack Heuer had a hand in creating, the Carrera was intended to be a racing watch. But rather than rely on the tried-and-true to create the Carrera, Jack Heuer sought to create something entirely new, drawing inspiration from the work of masters of modern design. This Carrera dates to the late 1970s and features a 38mm stainless steel cushion case with barrel chronograph pushers, signed crown, a domed acrylic crystal, and a second-execution silver ‘panda’ dial. The luminous silver dial features a triple-register display, applied tritium markers, a matching ‘wide’ handset, an orange center-mounted seconds hand, and a tachymeter scale displayed along the rehaut. Beautifully balanced within the confines of a 38mm case, the dial design is well-executed and features a bit of the 70s funk that we absolutely vibe with. Powered by the manually-wound Valjoux 7736 chronograph movement, this piece is in outstanding, new old stock condition with killer patina and still retains its factory caseback sticker. Fitted with correct ‘HLC’ signed endlinks, this Carrera comes outfitted on an aftermarket ‘beads-of-rice’ bracelet equipped with an unsigned locking clasp. Whether you’re taking an inside line during an overtake at your local race track or just cruising around town, it’s the perfect companion for a fast-paced lifestyle.