Heuer - The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT Geneva Saturday, November 10, 2018 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Heuer
    Year: Circa 1968
    Case No: 24'113
    48'665
    54'930

    Model Name: Master-Time
    Sebring
    Monte-Carlo

    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. Arogno 28, 15 jewels
    Manual, cal. 7711, 7 jewels
    Manual, cal. 7714, 7 jewels

    Dimensions: 170mm Length, 58mm Width
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The bond between vintage watches and vintage cars is easy to make, but when you speak about Heuer, it is part of the brand’s history. Jack Heuer’s passion for driving and his experience of the professional racing world were behind the development of two of his most famous models: the Autavia and the Carrera.
    When Jack Heuer was racing, he would have used equipment similar to the present lot mounted on the dashboard. The following timing device is composed of three elements. The first dial is a late generation Master-Time 8 days, a time only with a bi-directional bezel. The second, a Sebring retailed by Meister, was actually the less popular amongst rallying aficionados. Despite its split-second function, European race drivers preferred the Monte-Carlo. This is the third timing tool on this plate. The Monte-Carlo was a favorite because this chronograph would display seconds, minutes and hours on a window placed at 6 o’clock.
    In excellent overall condition, this timing equipment would perfectly complement the dashboard of a vintage Porsche 911 and could be a precious companion during your next classic rally!

  • Artist Biography

    Heuer

    Swiss • 1860

    This 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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An extremely rare set of three dash-mounted timers retailed by Meister

Circa 1968
170mm Length, 58mm Width
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
CHF8,000 - 12,000 
€7,000-10,600
$8,200-12,300

Sold for CHF15,000

Contact Specialist
Alexandre Ghotbi
Head of Sale
+41 22 317 81 89
aghotbi@phillips.com

The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT

Geneva Auction 10-11 November 2018