Heuer Carrera Chronograph Cal. 12 Ref. 110.573 with Rare “Automatic” Box Leather dating to 1956

dating to 1956

marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s history

which showcases a partly 22k yellow gold rotor

with simple stick markers and no lume

crafted in 18k rose gold and sized at a charming 25 x 33 mm

Heuer Carrera Chronograph Cal. 12 Ref. 110.573 with Rare “Automatic” Box Leather dating to 1956It is a well known story that in 1969, three automatic chronograph calibers were introduced: the Zenith "El Primero," Seiko's Caliber 6139, and, last but not least, the joint venture between Breitling, Heuer, Bren, and Hamilton, which produced the Caliber 11. These Caliber 11 movements were used in the Heuer Monaco, Carrera, and Autavia chronograph lines. Shortly after, these movements were improved to the Caliber 12, and that's exactly what we have