23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 80
 

80

A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Chronograph Motor Racing Driver's Wristwatch, signed...

A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Chronograph Motor Racing Driver's Wristwatch, signed Heuer, model: Silverstone Smoke, ref: 110.313F, circa 1974, (calibre 12) lever movement signed, fumeburst brown dial with outer luminous baton markers and a fifths of seconds track, date aperture above 6, two dials for 30-minute and 12-hour registers, luminous hands, cushion shaped case with buttons in the band to operate chronograph, left hand side Heuer crown, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Heuer-Leonidas SA, case serial number 309997, Heuer stainless steel buckle, 43mm wide see illustration

The Calibre 12 Heuer Silverstone reference 110.313 was introduced in 1974 and lasted until 1977. This is one of the most famous and distinctive Heuer models; with other famous models in the Heuer range such as Monaco, Carrera and the Autavia from the 1970's. The Silverstone was launched as a replacement for the iconic Monaco, and this was available in three colour dials, Blue, Red and Fume.

Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000


 

18.02.19, Case with surface scratches and small dents in parts, case back with small surface opening tool scratch marks, glass edges with one chip between 2 and 3 o'clock and other small chips, glass with scratches, later strap, dial centre with minor spotting stain marks, date aperture is changing correctly, hand setting correctly, chronograph is working, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I), 23rd Mar, 2019

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

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