Heuer Carrera Chronograph Watch Circa 1970's

Ca 1970s Heuer Carrera chronograph with date, automatic, fitted with leather rallye strap and original Heuer buckle. 

The Carrera ref. 1153 S was essentially Heuer’s little brother to the Autavia of the time, utilizing a more robust case than the previous Carrera but ultimately a smaller case than the Autavia, which puts the ref. 1153 S in a sweet spot for wearability. The Carrera 1153 also features the same “opposing-crown” design as the Autavia due to the updated Cal. 12 automatic microtor movement. The Heuer Carrera has a rich racing history but the 1153 S is loved by automotive and watch enthusiasts alike, perfect for anyone who enjoys a beautiful chronograph wristwatch. The Carrera was released the same year as the Rolex Daytona, and they are both named after famous races too – the Carrera for the extremely dangerous Carrera Panamericana race through Mexico, but the Carrera has many features that set it apart from its contemporaries. Heuer’s Carrera line was designed with legibility in mind. The goal was to create a chronograph that was sleek and uncluttered. Heuer had patented a new steel tension ring to hold the crystal in place. In order to keep the dial as clean as possible, this ring was painted to feature the 1/5 second demarcations. This along with the basic baton markers helped to create the simple, minimal look Heuer had in mind.