Vintage Heuer Carrera 1153 S - Caliber 11 for sale

Description ▲

This rare automatic Heuer Carrera from the early 1970s embodies the authentic spirit of motorsport. With its distinctive design, technical innovation and clean lines, it ranks among the most sought-after vintage chronographs of its era.

Inside ticks the legendary Calibre 11 – the worlds first serially produced automatic chronograph movement and a true milestone in watchmaking history. Developed as part of the famous "Project 99" in collaboration with Breitling and Hamilton, it marked the beginning of a new era in the evolution of mechanical chronographs.

The silver dial with contrasting grey sub-dials ensures perfect legibility and sporty elegance. A tachymeter scale around the outer edge emphasizes the racing character, while the black inlays of the hour markers and the original tritium lume preserve its vintage charm. The orange chronograph seconds hand adds a vibrant accent and brings dynamic balance to the dial. The date window at 6 o'clock blends harmoniously into the symmetrical design.

The 38 mm cushion-shaped case wears comfortably on the wrist, offering a refined and understated presence thanks to its well-balanced proportions. The watch is accompanied by a high-quality vintage stainless-steel bracelet that complements the overall style beautifully.

This Carrera represents everything Heuer stood for in the 1970s: innovation, sportiness and timeless aesthetics. A true racing chronograph – ideal for daily wear and, at the same time, a coveted collector's piece.

Condition Report
Dial: perfectly preserved – original tritium lume on hands and markers – signed "Carrera Heuer Automatic Chronograph Swiss".

Case: greatly preserved case – light signs of wear – visible numbers between the lugs – correct fluted pushers – original Heuer crown.

Movement: automatic Heuer Calibre 11 – timegrapher results: rate: -2s/day, amplitude: 290, beat error: 0.2.

Bracelet: vintage stainless-steel bracelet – excellent condition – correct HLC endlinks - adjustable length between approx. 17.7 and 20 cm.

Int.Exe.: 14214

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Heuer

Model: Carrera

Reference: 1153

Functions: chronograph - hour and minute - tachymeter - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback - date

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: silver colored

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 39mm

Caliber name: Heuer Calibre 11

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1972

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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