More information about Heuer Carrera

During the development of Heuer Autavia in 1962 Heuer had the idea to create a new chronograph for drivers and motorsport fans. It was important that it be easy to read, shockproofed, anti-magnetic and waterproofed. In 1963 "Heuer Carrera" was launched to the public. The watch was elegant in íts simplicity, the dial with two or three subdials was extremely clear and easy to read. Tachymeter and decimal scales were the first variations in a very creative range of watches. From 1963 until 1979 the Carrera chronographs have been produced with manual and automatic movements.

The name "Carrera" means competition at the highest level and finds its origins in Spanish.

A limited edition of Heuer 18k gold chronograph Heuer Carrera ref. 1158CH was produced in a quantity of 150 pieces within the cooperation with Ferrari Scuderia and the successful racing team. Ferrari racing drivers like Niki Lauda, Derek Bell, Jody Scheckter and Arturo Merzario as well as chief mechanics and team leaders have been wearing this beautiful 18k gold chronograph in mid of the 1970ties.

Highlight: the manual winding chronograph Heuer Carrera ref. 2447NS, 2447NT and 2547N are named "Panda dial" because of the black dial with white subdials and are nowadays rare collectible timepieces

In 1969 Heuer achieved a sensational global success by producing the first automatic chronograph, powered by a micro-rotor, which enabled a flat movement construction. Autavia, Carrera and Monaco have been the first model lines in which the new movement cal. Heuer / Buren 11 was implemented.

As one of the first racing chronographs Heuer Carrera was worn during the races f.e. Juan Manuel Fangio, Nicki Lauda, James Hunt, David Piper, Arturo Merzario, Clay Regazoni, Derek Bell and Ronnie Peterson.

 Carrera 12 Ref. 2447T Poly

Carrera 12 Ref. 2447S

Carrera 12 Ref. 2447N

Carrera 12 Ref. 2447T

Carrera Ref. 2447ST Red

Carrera 12 Ref. 2447D