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Heuer
Ref. 3647N
Carrera “James Garner”
A unique, culturally significant, and historically important stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and personalized dial printing, formerly owned and worn by James Garner, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the James Garner Animal Rescue Fund
- Estimate
- $20,000 - 40,000
$176,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Heuer
- Year
- Circa 1966
- Reference No
- 3647N
- Case No
- 75’754
- Model Name
- Carrera “James Garner”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, Valjoux 92, 17 jewels
- Dimensions
- 35mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, and movement signed Heuer; dial additionally signed "James Garner"
- Accessories
- Accompanied by a signed letter from Gigi Garner.
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Heuer
Swiss | 1860This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.
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