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Heuer Ref. 2447SN
Manufacturer: Heuer Year: 1969 Reference No: 2447SN Case No: 102'987 Model Name: Carrera Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Manual, cal. 72, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel, max length 187mm. Clasp/Buckle: Original Gay Frères, Heuer bracelet stamped 4.72 Dimensions: 35.5mm. Diameter Signed: Case and movement signed Heuer-Leonidas, dial signed Heuer Accessories: Accompanied by a leather "racing" strap and original Heuer stainless steel buckle Catalogue Essay One of Heuer's most iconic designs, the Carrera reference 2447 SN is a superb example of the sleek and sporty chronograph watches produced by the brand during the 1960s. With powerful faceted lugs, a thick case and round pushers, the reference 2447 was manufactured from 1963 until approximately 1970. Similar to the Autavia, Heuer bestowed the model with the motorsport-inspired name “Carrera” - a tribute to the great Carrera Panamericana car race through Mexico. Like the Mille Miglia, the prestigious event was a border to border car race, which ran from 1950 to 1954, but was cancelled the following year due to safety concerns. The Carrera was made in two versions: the earlier models with dials that had long applied markers for all 12 hours and the second series with markers for all hours except at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions, which featured luminous dots. Furthermore, the hour indexes as well as the hands were fitted with black inserts. The present lot from the second series has the “SN” designation in the reference number. This denotes that the dial was silvered with black registers, with the S for Standard (or silver) dial and N (noir, black in French) for the subdials. The present lot is in superb condition and shows very little signs of wear over the course of its 50 plus years. Fitted with its original and rare stainless steel bracelet made by Gay Frères, it’s a superb example of this iconic steel chronograph. Read More