Heuer: A gentleman's stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
Model: Camaro
Reference: 73443
Date: Circa 1970
Movement: Valjoux 17-jewel cal.7734 manual wind, signed Heuer Leonides SA
Dial: Silvered 'panda', applied baton hour markers with luminous dots, outer minute divisions and dark grey tachymeter scale, silvered baton hands with luminous inserts, orange chronograph hand, dark grey subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for running seconds and 30 minute recording
Case: Brushed and polished cushion form, screw down case back signed Heuer Leonidas inside, logo crown flanked by twin fluted pushers
Strap/Bracelet: Associated stainless steel 'rally' bracelet
Buckle/Clasp: Stainless jewellery clasp
Size: 37mm

The Chevrolet Camaro, introduced in 1966, was the car firm's answer to Ford's Mustang and one of a new breed of high-powered light bodied vehicles which became known as 'muscle' cars. The Camaro was also used as the Indianapolis 500 pace car and provided the perfect name for a new chronograph from Heuer. Jack W Heuer had a keen interest in the American market and having gained exposure to the US public by being the official timekeeper for motorsport events, he chose to leverage this further by naming his third model the Camaro after Chevrolet's vehicle, following on from the Autavia and Carrera. Produced from 1968 until 1972, the Camaro represents an unusual and comparatively rare model, with the present lot found in the sought after 'panda' configuration with attractive dark grey subsidiary dials set against the brushed silver dial.

Condition Report

• Case and back: Scratches, micro-abrasions and tiny dints throughout consistent with age and use. Numbered 213786
• Crystal: Some fine abrasions.
• Dial: Fair to good with two small areas of tarnishing to the tachymeter scale between 3 and 5.
• Hands: Good.
• Strap: Good with minor signs of use.
• Movement: Winds, sets and runs. Chrono functions correctly. Date advances correctly.

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