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1940s Heuer Val-23 Water-Resistant Chronograph Rare Gray Bulls-Eye Dial in Stainless Steel
Manufacturer | HEUER |
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Model | Chronograph |
Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
Reference no. | --- |
Product no. | A-6749 |
Price |
This is information about a vintage watch from the 1940s, featuring a renowned Val-23 movement by Heuer. It's a rare and exquisite piece with a gray bullseye dial in stainless steel, measuring 35mm in diameter and waterproof. The bullseye dial, characterized by gray and black tones, combines gilt-finished tachymeter and telemeter scales with Arabic numerals and leaf hands, showcasing a unique and splendid design typical of that era. The screw-back waterproof case with distinctive features bears the same unique serial number on both the case back and middle case. Equipped with the renowned Cal.23 movement by Valjoux, which was also adopted by many other prestigious brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex of the same era, this chronograph from the esteemed house of Heuer is noted and highly valued for its exceptional design and quality. Its appreciation has risen notably in recent years alongside the soaring demand for models from the 1960s and 1970s.
Item details
Serial no. | 68,*** |
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Caliber | Val-23 |
Movement no. | 406,*** |
Movement type | Manual windig |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Case size | 35mm |
Case type | Screw back Water-resistant |
Dial | Original |
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Type of Indices | |
Belt | non Original (18mm, between lugs) |
Evaluation case | 93% |
Evaluation dial | 93% |
Evaluation mov | 93% |
Condition | 4.5 |
Rarity | 4.5 |
Other details
Case: Minor scratches and ageing, but retains original shape and volume.
Dial: Slightly aged, but clean with no noticeable scratches or stains.
Movement: No problems with winding or chrono functions. Accuracy is around 20 seconds per day.
Dial: Slightly aged, but clean with no noticeable scratches or stains.
Movement: No problems with winding or chrono functions. Accuracy is around 20 seconds per day.