A seemingly insignificant detail makes this Heuer Carrera 2447 truly special: the "Silver Print" on the dial. Only a few Carrera models were produced by Singer – the legendary dial manufacturer also known for its work with Rolex. These Singer dials existed in several variations, yet the silver script on this Carrera 2447 originates from a small production batch and is today regarded as a particularly attractive and highly sought-after execution.
The Carrera 2447 stands out for its pure, understated elegance – an aesthetic rarely seen in the 1960s. Jack Heuer himself placed great emphasis on functional, highly legible design, taking inspiration from the principles of modern architecture. For a watch originally intended as a tool for motorsport, remarkable attention was paid to every single detail.
Inside ticks the proven Valjoux 72 hand-wound movement, one of the most significant chronograph calibres of its era. It continues to impress with its precision, reliability and classic column-wheel construction.
The combination of excellent overall condition and the rare silver-print dial makes this example a superb collector's piece – one that can easily be enjoyed as a daily wearer as well.
Condition Report
Dial: great original dial – clean black finish – perfect silver print – original tritium lume on hands and markers – signed "Carrera Heuer T Swiss".
Case: greatly preserved case – light signs of wear – clearly visible serial number between the lugs – original Heuer crown.
Movement: hand-wound Valjoux 72 – timegrapher results: rate: +1s/day, amplitude: 291, beat error: 0.4.
Serial number: 94xxx
Int.Exe.: 65315