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Heuer vintage chronograph wristwatch

Partially verified

This Heuer vintage chronograph wristwatch features a case constructed from 18-karat rose gold. The case measures 34 mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown, with a lug-to-lug measurement of 40 mm. The dial displays vintage patina and includes a light blue scale at the outer perimeter. The Heuer brand name is printed at the 12 o'clock position, accompanied by gold-toned indices and hands. It incorporates two sub-dials, serving as 30-minute and 60-minute recorders, operated by square-shaped pushers. The watch is powered by a signed movement, which the source identifies as a possible Landeron 178 caliber. The piece is fitted with a brown leather strap. According to the provided description, the watch has been serviced and is in working order. The manufacture is attributed to approximately the 1950s.

Front view of the Heuer chronograph wristwatch featuring a light blue outer scale and square pushers.
Front view of the Heuer chronograph wristwatch featuring a light blue outer scale and square pushers. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Heuer
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1950s
Source-reported place
Not established

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 watch features a case fabricated from 18-karat rose gold. The case diameter is 34 mm when measured without the winding crown, and the distance between the lugs measures 40 mm. The side of the case includes square-shaped pushers used to operate the chronograph function.

The dial exhibits signs of age described as vintage patina. A light blue band encircles the outer edge of the dial to serve as a scale. The Heuer brand name is positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, while the hour markers and hands are gold-toned. Two sub-dials are integrated into the dial, functioning as 30-minute and 60-minute timers.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه و قابی از جنس طلای خالص ۱۸ عیار رزگلد (Solid Rose Gold) ساخته شده است”
  • “قطر قاب ساعت بدون در نظر گرفتن دسته کوک ۳۴ میلی‌متر و فاصله لبه تا لبه بندخورها (Lug to Lug) ۴۰ میلی‌متر ذکر شده است”
  • “صفحه ساعت دارای پتینای وینتیج بوده و نواری با رنگ آبی روشن در محیط خارجی آن قرار گرفته است”

Movement and Functionality

The watch is equipped with a signed movement that the source suggests may be a Landeron 178 caliber. The chronograph mechanism utilizes the square pushers to control the timing operations.

According to the provided information, the watch has undergone a recent service. All chronograph functions, including the operation of the pushers, are reported to be in correct working order.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت دارای امضا بوده و به نظر می‌رسد کالیبر Landeron 178 باشد”
  • “راً سرویس شده است؛ همچنین تمامی بخش‌های کرنوگراف و دکمه‌های فشاری مربعی آن عملکرد صحیحی دارند”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is attributed to the 1950s period. It is identified by the Heuer brand, which is noted for its history of producing chronograph timepieces throughout the 20th century.

The current information regarding the watch, including its technical specifications and claims about the condition of the internal components, is derived from the initial seller. The listing site notes that it has not performed independent verification of these details.

Evidence for this section
  • “تولید این نمونه به حدود دهه ۱۹۵۰ میلادی (Circa 1950's) نسبت داده شده است”
  • “اطلاعات، مشخصات فنی و ادعاهای مربوط به وضعیت سلامت و اصالت اجزای این ساعت، تماماً بر اساس منبع و فروشنده اولیه گرد”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer marking on the movement to confirm the caliber?
  • Does the case back contain specific hallmarks indicating the origin of the rose gold casing?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Heuer vintage chronograph wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerHeuer“برند: Heuer”
Case Material18-karat rose gold“بدنه و قابی از جنس طلای خالص ۱۸ عیار رزگلد (Solid Rose Gold)”
Case Diameter34 mm excluding crown“قطر قاب ساعت بدون در نظر گرفتن دسته کوک ۳۴ میلی‌متر”
Lug to Lug40 mm“فاصله لبه تا لبه بندخورها (Lug to Lug) ۴۰ میلی‌متر”
MovementSigned, possibly Landeron 178“موتور ساعت دارای امضا بوده و به نظر می‌رسد کالیبر Landeron 178 باشد.”
Chronograph Functions30 and 60-minute recorders“دو صفحه فرعی شامل زمان‌سنج‌های ۳۰ دقیقه‌ای و ۶۰ دقیقه‌ای تعبیه شده است.”
Datingcirca 1950s“حدود دهه ۱۹۵۰ میلادی (Circa 1950's)”
ConditionServiced and working“در وضعیت عالی (Excellent condition) و کارکرد خوب قرار دارد و اخیراً سرویس شده است”

Visible details

  • Case is 18k rose gold
  • Square-shaped chronograph pushers
  • Dial features a light blue outer scale
  • Brown leather strap attached

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber identification is suggested as possibly Landeron 178
  • Authenticity of components and movement remains unverified by the cataloguer

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

Consulted source

ساعت مچی کرنوگراف Heuer از طلای ۱۸ عیار رزگلد

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 779f304d7a

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