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Heuer Navia 8 Days dashboard clock

Partially verified

This Heuer Navia 8 Days dashboard clock is a mechanical timekeeping instrument dating to the 1960s. Designed for use in automotive, nautical, or aviation environments, it features a 55 mm chrome-plated casing complemented by a 72 mm chrome-finished flange. The timepiece is powered by a Swiss-made, hand-wound 8-day caliber 28 movement, which includes a hacking seconds function for precision setting. The black dial provides high contrast, and the rear case features the original red Heuer manufacturer’s label. The unit is documented in the source as being in mint, unpolished condition, retaining all original components. It is presented with its original box from the 1960s. The object is attributed to Swiss manufacture and remains a representative example of 1960s dashboard instrument production from Heuer.

Front view of the Heuer Navia 8 Days clock showing the dial, hands, and the circular chrome mounting flange.
Front view of the Heuer Navia 8 Days clock showing the dial, hands, and the circular chrome mounting flange. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Dashboard clock
Maker / attribution
Heuer
Reference
21014
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1960s
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
21014

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The clock is housed in a circular 55 mm chrome-plated case, designed for mounting on dashboard surfaces via a 72 mm chrome flange. The front assembly features a plexiglass crystal protecting a black dial, which is marked with a 12-hour layout using Arabic numerals at the three, six, nine, and twelve o'clock positions. Luminous material is applied to the hands and markers to facilitate legibility.

The case back is constructed from stainless steel and is distinguished by a red, circular manufacturer's label. This label bears the Heuer logo and lists key technical features, including 'unbreakable mainspring', 'shock resistant', and 'antimagnetic'. The auction description reports that this label remains intact, indicating that the piece has been preserved in its original configuration.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه این ساعت دارای قطر ۵۵ میلی‌متر با روکش کروم”
  • “درب پشت ساعت از جنس استیل ضدزنگ ساخته شده و نکته حائز اهمیت، وجود برچسب اصلی Heuer بر روی آن است”

Movement and Functionality

The timepiece is powered by a Swiss-made, hand-wound caliber 28 movement. This movement is specifically engineered for an 8-day power reserve, intended for long-duration operation between manual winding sessions. The movement integrates a hacking seconds mechanism, allowing the user to stop the second hand for precise time synchronization.

Designed for diverse mobile environments, this instrument serves as both a clock and a stopwatch.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور این ساعت از نوع کالیبر ۲۸ ساخت سوئیس است که به صورت کوکی (Hand-wind) عمل می‌کند”
  • “این موتور هشت‌روزه دارای قابلیت توقف ثانیه‌شمار (Hacking second)”
  • “علاوه بر عملکرد ساعت، این دستگاه قابلیت استفاده به عنوان کرونومتر را نیز داراست”

Condition and Accessories

The object is accompanied by its original Heuer box, which is attributed to the 1960s. According to the auction description, the clock is in 'mint' condition.

The item's operational status is reported as functional, showing time with appropriate accuracy.

Evidence for this section
  • “این مجموعه شامل جعبه اصلی Heuer مربوط به دهه ۱۹۶۰ است”
  • “وضعیت ظاهری و فنی این ساعت در سطح «Mint» یا عالی توصیف شده است”
  • “این قطعه هرگز پولیش نشده و تمامی اجزای آن کاملاً اورجینال باقی مانده‌اند”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production timeframe for the Caliber 28 movement in Heuer dashboard instruments?
  • Are there recorded examples of this reference (21014) in historical Heuer catalogues from the 1960s?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Heuer Navia 8 Days dashboard clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHeuer“برند معتبر Heuer”
Reference21014“با شماره سریال ۲۱۰۱۴”
Date1960s“دهه ۱۹۶۰ میلادی”
MovementCaliber 28“موتور این ساعت از نوع کالیبر ۲۸”
Features8-day power reserve, hacking seconds“این موتور هشت‌روزه دارای قابلیت توقف ثانیه‌شمار (Hacking second)”
Case materialChrome-plated“بدنه این ساعت دارای قطر ۵۵ میلی‌متر با روکش کروم”
ProvenanceIncludes original box“این مجموعه شامل جعبه اصلی Heuer مربوط به دهه ۱۹۶۰ است”

Visible details

  • Black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and indices
  • Large fluted crown for manual winding
  • Rear case plate with red Heuer logo label and technical specifications
  • Chrome-plated circular mount with bolt holes for dashboard installation

Research qualifications

  • The claim of it being 'never polished' is a subjective description from the auction source
  • The assertion that it remains in 'mint' condition is based solely on the source's provided text

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت داشبوردی و کرونومتر Heuer Navia 8 Days

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 3123e55bc8

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