Is my Vintage Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

MRC · Oct 14, 2018

Noticing the serifs on the TACHYMETRE and TELEMETRE I do not believe a faker would go to that detail, that is a rather tricky font to reproduce. The "99" could also be a "66" or a "GG", so perhaps it is a vendor identification or an issue number. Was one of your parents in the military? The back shows a lot more scuffing than the face, which is consistent with something that has been in drawer for years.

Nice piece. Keep! Wear!

dbez · Oct 14, 2018

MRC
Noticing the serifs on the TACHYMETRE and TELEMETRE I do not believe a faker would go to that detail, that is a rather tricky font to reproduce. The "99" could also be a "66" or a "GG", so perhaps it is a vendor identification or an issue number. Was one of your parents in the military? The back shows a lot more scuffing than the face, which is consistent with something that has been in drawer for years.

Nice piece. Keep! Wear!

Thx for your input. The watch did sit in a drawer for years; literally. I haven’t been able to find an image anywhere on the internet. I’d like to identify what model and it’s value. My parents were traveling in Europe and purchased two of these watches; one blue face the other a beige/silver color. They were not military. I plan on keeping it and wearing it.

deville 141010 · Oct 17, 2018

What do you think about this bridge?
I know that Heuer Valjoux 72 bridge shape is very different, but you have experience about original Heuer watches with standard Valjoux 72 bridge shape?

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deville 141010 · Oct 17, 2018

This is the caseback inner....

MRC · Oct 17, 2018

D deville 141010

What do you think about this bridge?
I know that Heuer Valjoux 72 bridge shape is very different, but you have experience about original Heuer watches with standard Valjoux 72 bridge shape?

Looks good to me, the later V72 bridges were thinner than earlier. Some seem to have had "SWISS" and some not. Serial number good for a 1st Exec 2448.

abrod520 · Oct 18, 2018

The bridge shape is OK for a '60s Heuer, but serial numbers were never engraved in the caseback - if it matches the number between the lugs, then it might have been added later

Calibre11 · Oct 21, 2018

dbez
Thank you for the reply. The number on the back is 2000. There is also what looks like the number 99How do you conclusively validate if it’s authentic? If it were authentic, would you be able to estimate its value?

I don't think there is anyway to validate the watch...because TAG Heuer itself is not sure if these are real. Frankly, the fact that you are the original owner and the watch was bought new is probably the strongest evidence. Do you have any more detail on when it was bought and where? I can pass this on to TAG Heuer and it may help their efforts to confirm the watch.

neok73 · Oct 30, 2018

Hello To All,
I inherited a old Heuer watch but I have trouble to identify which model it is. Can anybody direct me in the right direction?
Thanks.

Calibre11 · Oct 30, 2018

neok73
Hello To All,
I inherited a old Heuer watch but I have trouble to identify which model it is. Can anybody direct me in the right direction?
Thanks.

Certainly that inner tachy ring doesn’t look right. Most of the watch looks original..Heuer 2444

VeloceAlfa · Nov 11, 2018

Hello, first time posting, could anyone help me identify this watch, I know it has some wrong parts, I guess what im trying to figure out is if its authentic? and how difficult is it to get the correct parts for the watch if it is actually an authentic piece.

Thanks!

Phil

Calibre11 · Nov 12, 2018

VeloceAlfa
Hello, first time posting, could anyone help me identify this watch, I know it has some wrong parts, I guess what im trying to figure out is if its authentic? and how difficult is it to get the correct parts for the watch if it is actually an authentic piece.

Thanks!

Phil

Hi Phil,

I think that it's a Carrera case- are there any numbers engraved between the lugs? At a minimum the dial and hands are not correct...not sure about the pushers, but I think they're OK.

The movement is a Valjoux 92. You'd need a replacement dial, hands (sub-dial and main), chapter ring to restore this one. Where did you buy it?

VeloceAlfa · Nov 12, 2018

Calibre11
Hi Phil,

I think that it's a Carrera case- are there any numbers engraved between the lugs? At a minimum the dial and hands are not correct...not sure about the pushers, but I think they're OK.

The movement is a Valjoux 92. You'd need a replacement dial, hands (sub-dial and main), chapter ring to restore this one. Where did you buy it?

I purchased it on ebay, I should receive it tomorrow and I will look for a serial number, if the numbers are not present i will return the watch.
If it does have numbers is there a specific place i can find the missing parts? Or is there a restorer in the US i can send it to?

Thank you!

Phil

Calibre11 · Nov 12, 2018

Should be engraved between the lugs. A restorer will be able to help you..but they may not have the parts to do the work. Th every best have wait lists of +6 months.

Personally, unless I really wanted a project, I would send it back and get a refund (if possible), as there are probably fewer genuine parts than frankenstein parts...it's a big job.

VeloceAlfa · Nov 12, 2018

Ok I will look tomorrow, I quite like the looks of it, which why i purchased the piece. However if it doesnt have serial number I will send it back I already spoke to the seller and he said if im not happy with it i can send it back for a full refund.

Thanks for all your help, im looking forward to frequenting this Forum.

Best,

Phil

abrod520 · Nov 12, 2018

Did you buy this off eBay from a seller in California? If so, cancel the sale / return it. I'm not sure there's any real Heuer in there at all...

mono.rep · Mar 8, 2019

Hi guys,

I recently picked up a Heuer Autavia listed as a 1163 MH mark 3 but the chronograph subdial on the 9 position has 12 numbers instead of the regular 3,6,9,12. I don't recall ever seeing this configuration on a 1163 MH.

I can’t seem to identify the authenticity of this piece as there are a number of discrepancies:

1. indices/markers are polished variants instead of ridged;
2. the hours and minutes hands do not have the viceroy red inserts;
3. the lume pips do touch the edge of the subdials at both 9 and 3 positions unlike the viceroy where the pips touch the edge of the dial instead;
4. the model number between the lugs is 1163;
5. the movement is a caliber 11 with blue screws; but
6. the serial number starts at 204xxx which seems to be too early for concurrent sale with the Viceroy promotion?

Any help with the above identification is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Jacques

Duncanmccandless · Mar 24, 2019

Heuer Calibre 11 GMT Automatic Chronograph.
I am interested to know if anyone out there can provide information relevant to
this watch. It belonged to my brother who held a private pilot's license and did a
considerable amount of flying in the late sixties and throughout the seventies. As he
was often in Europe at that time I suspect he may have purchased the watch in Switzerland.
Any information regarding its provenance, its age, and even, perhaps, its approximate value
would be highly appreciated. Thank you. (By the way, I've recently had the watch fully
serviced and it's in great condition; excellent running order.)

P.S., back cover bears the serial number C 2831-4

Chef40 · Mar 25, 2019

Is this ref 13-1 genuine as having seen a few online I am not sure if the heuer shield is at the correct height

Gambba · Mar 25, 2019

Chef40
Is this ref 13-1 genuine as having seen a few online I am not sure if the heuer shield is at the correct height

I have a 13-1 myself and see nothing to suggest it’s not genuine in my eyes. These are not highly sought after like other models and so not a model for fakes/redials.
What you will have seen online is at least two shield (logo) sizes on the dial, which then determines its positioning on the dial.

I see nothing to worry about. Congratulations.

Chef40 · Mar 26, 2019

Gambba
I have a 13-1 myself and see nothing to suggest it’s not genuine in my eyes. These are not highly sought after like other models and so not a model for fakes/redials.
What you will have seen online is at least two shield (logo) sizes on the dial, which then determines its positioning on the dial.

I see nothing to worry about. Congratulations.

Hi. I thought I would buy a few of the less popular models that I like before I commit to a silverstone, monaco or carrera

Is my Vintage Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

MRC

dbez

deville 141010

deville 141010

MRC

abrod520

Calibre11

neok73

Calibre11

VeloceAlfa

Calibre11

VeloceAlfa

Calibre11

VeloceAlfa

abrod520

mono.rep

Duncanmccandless

Chef40

Gambba

Chef40

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