Heuer
*Unpolished* 1970s Heuer Monza Chronograph PVD (Ref. 150.501) "Cal. 15"
Founded in 1860 in St-Imier, Switzerland, Heuer remains one of the most respected and beloved vintage brands in the watch world. Having put out iconic models like the Carrera and Monaco, the brand's pentagonal logo became a calling card for quality and auto-racing-worthy design.
The Monza was another one of those iconic names, with an equally iconic backstory. On September 7th, 1975, Niki Lauda won the Formula 1 World Championship for Ferrari, the first championship for the Scuderia in over a decade. Adorned on the side of that winning Ferrari was the "Heuer Chronograph" logo, as they were one of the primary sponsors of Ferrari during that time. Elated with the success of the pedigreed team, Heuer introduced the Monza Chronograph the following year in celebration, naming the brand new model after the home track of Ferrari.
It also utilizes the Cal. 15 movement, which gives this watch the classic opposing crown configuration and time-keeping reliability. Whether you're a Ferrari fan or not, this beauty is the perfect way to wear the Heuer legacy and a whole lot of racing history at the same time.
SPECS
| Stock # | HURM150501-3 | |
| Brand | Heuer | |
| Style | Monza | |
| Model | 150.501 | |
| Serial | 38XXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel "Black PVD" | |
| Dial | Matte Black | |
| Millimeters | 39 | |
| Strap | 2pc Black Handmade Rally Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The factory PVD-finished case is believed to remain unpolished and exhibits crisp finishing and dimensions throughout. The case exhibits honest wear and some fading to the PVD in the expected wear / high contact areas. The case retains its original Heuer signed crown on the left side of the case and also retains its original fluted chronograph pushers on the right side of the case. The case back remains unpolished with gentle wear and retains crisp factory markings throughout. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade strap.
DIAL & HANDS
The original matte black dial featuring red and white accents is in exceptional vintage condition, with the only present element of age being a missing lume block at 10 o'clock. The tritium lume plots have achieved a gorgeous creamy patina, and apart from the aforementioned 10 o'clock plot, exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light. The original tritium hands have aged to match the dial perfectly, under UV light inspection the hands exhibit no degradation. In classic Cal. 15 fashion, the running seconds hand is located at 10 o'clock and the 30-minute recorder is at 3 o'clock.
ACCESSORIES
None. The service history is unknown, though the watch is keeping time perfectly and functioning correctly. A movement service can be provided upon request at the time of service.