Heuer Montreal 110.503 Black

This Heuer Montreal Reference 110.503 from the 1970s impresses with its flawless black dial and original Heuer stainless steel bracelet. A distinctive vintage chronograph that perfectly captures the unmistakable design of the 1970s.

The history of the Heuer Montreal began in 1972, when the Swiss manufacturer expanded its collection of automatic chronographs with a particularly striking new model. Named after the Canadian city of Montreal, which was gaining international recognition through major motorsport events at the time, the watch reflected the sporting spirit of the era. With its generously proportioned cushion-shaped case, eye-catching dial variations, and automatic chronograph movement, the Montreal was one of the most distinctive designs in Heuer's collection.

Particularly beautiful is the flawlessly preserved black dial with its sporty, high-contrast design. The white subdials, bright red chronograph hands, and orange accents create a vibrant interplay of colors that perfectly reflects the unmistakable style of the 1970s.

The striking stainless steel case further emphasizes the distinctive character of the Montreal. Its generous proportions, broad bezel, and flowing transitions to the lugs are typical design elements of the 1970s. The case has been worn over the decades and shows corresponding signs of use. Particularly pleasing, however, is the preservation of the original case contours and characteristic brushed finishes. In our opinion, the case remains in its original, unpolished condition. It is precisely this combination of honest signs of wear and well-preserved original case geometry that makes the watch particularly interesting to vintage collectors.

Inside beats an automatic Heuer chronograph movement from the legendary Chronomatic caliber family, developed in the late 1960s in collaboration with Breitling, Hamilton-Büren, and Dubois-Dépraz. This innovation represented a major milestone in the history of the automatic chronograph and provided the technical foundation for numerous famous Heuer models, including the Monaco, Autavia, and Carrera.

Another highlight of this example is its original Heuer stainless steel bracelet. With its broad, brushed links, it beautifully complements the design of the case and gives the Montreal its authentic appearance on the wrist. Especially for vintage chronographs from this era, the presence of an original bracelet is a particularly desirable feature.

Overall, an exceptionally attractive Heuer Montreal that stands out for its flawless black dial, authentically preserved case, and original stainless steel bracelet.

Condition Report

Dial: flawlessly preserved - original tritium luminous material on the hour markers and hands - signed: "Heuer Montreal", "Automatic Chronograph", and "Swiss".

Case: worn but unpolished - natural signs of wear - intact numbers between the lugs - correct original Heuer crown - width between the lugs: 20 mm.

Movement: automatic Heuer caliber 12 - timegrapher results: rate +8 s/day, amplitude 311°, beat error 0.3 ms.

Bracelet: original stainless steel bracelet - natural signs of wear - Heuer folding clasp - bracelet length adjustable between 17.5 and 20 cm (6.89 to 7.87 inches).

Serial number: 280xxx

Int.Exe.: 47320