105th Auction
2021/11/13
Lot 267
HeuerMonaco
A vintage legendary wrist chronograph
Sold
estimated
4.000—8.000 €
Price realized
6.500 €
specific features
Case
Steel, folded Heuer steel bracelet, bracelet length 140 mm, total length 180 mm.
Dial
Grey.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.164576
Ref.73633G
Cal.VAL 7736
Diam.40 x 45 mm
Circa1972
Ctry.Switzerland
The Heuer "Monaco" was the first square automatic wrist chronograph worldwide. It took its name from the extremely demanding Grand Prix Circuit de Monaco and became an instant cult icon when actor and racing driver Steve McQueen wore the Heuer "Monaco" during the making of the movie "Le Mans".
The square Hesalite crystal reveals a beautiful grey dial with black subsidiary dials and contrasting white chronograph hands as well as a brushed steel hand with luminous material and red accents. This timepiece dates from the early 1970s and is in fine authentic and unpolished condition.