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HEUER – An attractive and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, tachymeter scale, date and bracelet made for the German market
Manufacturer
Heuer
Year
circa 1977
Reference No.
150.511
Case No.
359’935
Model Name
Modena
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 15, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Heuer bracelet, max length 180mm.
Clasp/Buckle
Ratchet type adjustable folding deployant clasp,
Dimensions
38.5 mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
further engraved DBGM
Estimate CHF 6,000-10,000 $5,900-9,900 €5,600-9,300
The Modena can be identifed as a German version of the Heuer Monza as it only ever appeared in the German version of the 1977 Heuer catalogue. Interestingly, the two models share the same reference number and the same aesthetic to the exception of the name printed on the dial. Produced in lower numbers than its English sibling, the Modena features the same chrome plated brass case, housing a caliber 15 and bears the name Monza on its caseback. Named afer two famous Italian race tracks, these chronographs display a very sporty racing look. The present reference 150.511 is in very appealing condition and is ftted with an unusual Heuer bracelet, which is also diferent from the Monza as it features large spacing between the links and a ratchet type adjustable clasp. The unsigned crown is the correct one. This very rare example will be a great fnd for any collector looking for a sporting chronograph with a little twist that only a serious collector can identify.
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