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34. Heuer. A fine stainless steel automatic calendar chronog…
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34. Heuer. A fine stainless steel automatic calendar chronog…
Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
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Description
34. Heuer. A fine stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch
Model: Monza
Reference: 150.511
Date: Circa 1976
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.15 micro-rotor automatic
Dial: Black, applied baton hour markers with luminous inserts, white outer second divisions, raised pulso-tachymetre bezel, subsidiary dials at 3 and 10 for 30 minute recording and running seconds, date aperture at 6, white painted hands with a black center and luminous inserts, red chronograph hand
Case: Chrome-plated screw-back case with brushed finish, No.3600XX
Strap/Bracelet: Black leather racing strap
Buckle/Clasp: HEUER signed steel buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 38mm
Accompaniments: Very rare original red Heuer helmet box signed by Niki Lauda
On the 7th of September 1975 at the Italian Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver
Clay Regazzoni crossed the finish line first after 52 laps. Niki Lauda came
third and wrote motor racing history as the new Formula One champion for
Ferrari. Heuer was so pleased with this result that they created a new model
line in honour of the event. In the Heuer catalogue the Monza was described
as a special limited edition watch, delivered in a miniature red racing helmet
to celebrate Niki Lauda's 1975 Formula 1 title. The case design was inspired
by the Carrera automatic chronograph and was available either in chrome
or black anodized cases. The Monza was meant to attract a younger target
group with Niki Lauda as ambassador.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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