Heuer produced and sold watches to nations around the world for use by their armed forces. These included Argentina, Israel, Belgium, Jordan and Kenya. The rarest of all are a small batch of "tonneau" case Carrera watches sold to Angola. This super rare and original FAPLA (Forças Armadas Populares De Libertacao De Angola) Carrera chronograph is one of only approximately 10 known to exist in the world, bearing this special engraving. FAPLA was the armed popular forces for the liberation of Angola, who were detrimental in obtaining the independence of Angola from a Portuguese colony to an independent state in 1974. FAPLA later became Angola 's official armed forces.
Resplendent with its blue Côtes de Genève dial and yellow hands, this watch has clear legibility. The brushed finish unpolished case is engraved on the back with the insignia of FAPLA. The correct fitted Heuer bracelet with locking clasp adds a robust feel to what is a rare and desirable watch for the focused collector.