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Heuer Follow Ref. 2447 An extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with silvered dial featuring subsidiary register with blue-printed tidal indication. Circa 1966 36mm. Diameter Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Manufacturer: Heuer Year: Circa 1966 Reference No: 2447 Case No: 78'880 Model Name: Mareographe Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 721, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Heuer Corfam strap Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Heuer "sun" buckle Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Literature: The present watch is illustrated in "Heuer Carrera Chronographs 1963-85" by Richard Crosthwaite & Paul Gavin, pages 50-51. Catalogue Essay The Mareographe is the name used by Heuer for the same watch produced by it for Abercrombie & Fitch which the latter called the Seafarer. Heuer had a long standing relationship with the American sports good retailer Abercrombie & Fitch and therefore produced the Seafarer for them from the 1950s to the early 1970s. These watches were housed in Carrera reference 2446 cases modified to accommodate the pusher at the 9 o'clock position which is used to advance the tidal indicator. In mid-1963, Heuer introduced the Seafarer reference 2447. Using the distinctive thinner Carrera case without a rotating bezel, this new chronograph was powered by a Valjoux caliber 721 movement signed Heuer Leonidas. Featuring a silvered dial on which the sky blue tidal information perfectly stands out, the inner bezel with its 1/5th second hash-marks also cleverly serves as a tension ring to secure the crystal. However, the true rarity of this watch resides in the 11 letters proudly printed on the top part of the dial: Mareographe, as only 5 other reference 2446 Mareographe models double-signed Heuer are known to exist. Presented today in untouched condition, the dial bears some patina that only adds charisma and poetry to this spectacular and rare watch. Read More Maker Bio Heuer Swiss • 1860 Follow 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. View More Works