Heuer
1966 Heuer Carrera 45 Ref. 3647s
The Carrera was released the same year as the Daytona and chronographs share both the Singer made dials and the Valjoux72 movement. They are both named after races famous races too – the Carrera for the extremely dangerous Carrera Panamericana race through Mexico, but the Carrera has many features that set it apart from its contemporaries.
Heuer’s Carrera line was designed with legibility in mind. The goal was to create a chronograph that was sleek and uncluttered. Heuer had patented a new steel tension ring to hold the crystal in place. In order to keep the dial as clean as possible, this ring was painted to feature the 1/5 second demarcations. This along with the basic baton markers helped to create the simple, minimal look Heuer had in mind. The case, manufactured by Piquerez, features sharply beveled lugs that add to the overall streamlined look of the design.
The Ref. 3647s seen here was originally called the Carrera 45 because the minute register measures forty-five-minute increments.
| Stock # | HUR3647S | |
| Brand | Heuer | |
| Style | Chronograph | |
| Model | Carrera | |
| Serial | 75XXX | |
| Size | Mens | |
| Material | Stainless | |
| Dial | Silver | |
| Millimeters | 36mm | |
| Strap | Black Rally Strap W/ Heuer Buckle |
CASE & BRACELET
The previously lightly polished case shows normal, soft wear from use. The case retains its original crown. The pump pushers were replaced at a recent service but the watch comes with the original pushers as spare parts. The watch comes on a period correct rally strap with the Heuer buckle.
DIAL & HANDS
ACCESSORIES
None. Watch was just serviced and is running at COSC spec.