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Heuer Pre-Carrera Big Eyes Chronograph with Luminous Hands and Dial on Leather Strap and Buckle

Sale price$9,000

The Heuer Pre-Carrera chronographs represent the foundation of Heuer’s legendary motorsport legacy. Produced in the 1950s and early 1960s, these timepieces predate the iconic Carrera line and showcase the brand’s early mastery of precision chronograph design. Characterized by their clean, balanced dials and understated elegance, Pre-Carrera models were built with functionality at their core. The use of the revered Valjoux 72 manual-wind chronograph movement places these watches among the most respected mechanical chronographs ever made. Renowned for its reliability, column-wheel architecture, and smooth operation, the Valjoux 72 powered many of the world’s most celebrated vintage chronographs. Housed in finely proportioned stainless steel cases, Pre-Carrera chronographs feature crisp tachymeter or telemeter scales, applied markers, and beautifully symmetrical subdials—design elements that would later influence the Carrera and define Heuer’s racing identity. Today, Heuer Pre-Carrera Valjoux 72 models are highly sought after by collectors for their purity of design, historical importance, and exceptional mechanical pedigree. They represent a pivotal chapter in Swiss watchmaking and a direct link to Heuer’s golden era of chronographs.


  • Brand: Heuer
  • Model: Pre-Carrera Chronograph 
  • Case: Steel 
  • Dial: Silver "Big Eyes"
  • Crown: Steel Crown with Chronograph Pushers
  • Crystal: Plexy Crystal
  • Movement: Valjoux 72 Manual movement
  • Strap: Leather strap with buckle
  • Year: c. 1950s
  • Condition: Very Good
Heuer Pre-Carrera Big Eyes Chronograph with Luminous Hands and Dial on Leather Strap and Buckle
Heuer Pre-Carrera Big Eyes Chronograph with Luminous Hands and Dial on Leather Strap and Buckle Sale price$9,000

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