It just looked intriguing to me and I wondered why I have not seen another like it. Interesting that it actually has a known history, however sketchy that might be. And yes, it's the same one listed on C24 for probably the last year at least. Thanks to you for that history lesson👍
That Jenny, such a slut!
I actually don't think this is completely fake. Aside from the case which is questionable, it appears to be good parts for a ref. 1614 of which other examples for Champion are known. This is probably just a put-together. Wouldn't spend tons of money on it, but could be a good donor for someone who's got a case in need of internals.
It was the bright orange hands on it that had me concerned initially. What a beautiful sight! I never thought to question the case. Thanks for the input, much appreciated. And I'm still considering this one
Gotcha - now it DOES make sense within the “1960s Miscellaneous” section of OTD. Actually, I had been incapable of understanding where your direct link posted above had come from since (intuitively, I guess…) I had first searched within the Carrera sections 😗
BTW: By “economy” I meant (assuming it was from the early 70s with automatic chrono calibers being all the craze back then) that in addition to the “movement downgrade” other characteristics seemed to have been “downgraded”, too.
I have to admit that I’m quite amazed that even OTD / JS wouldn’t have a live picture of this 73373 S. Is that something worth pointing out there? Or isn’t there any collectors' interest for these models?
I don't see anything wrong with this 1614 on the surface, (perhaps a case swap, but perhaps not.)
C casdnCan anybody help to specify this watch? Is it even an original Heuer?
This does appear to pretty closely match the 1936 catalog description for the reference 2403.
http://www.onthedash.com/chronograph/reference-2403-case-5-dial-e/
You can contact Jeff Stein, the guy behind On The Dash, to confirm.
Hi, could you let us know your assessment first so we might know which areas of detail you have questions about? Based on the research you've already done, what would you like us to help you with?
I stumbled across the following Camaro 73345 NT on C24 and thought I’d post it „just for the fun of it” (no real authenticity interrogation here, I guess…):
Bit of a shame about the hands, really, as otherwise the watch looks nice (?) - or maybe @SteveP will enlighten us that this is actually an ultra-rare variant and authentic 😉
https://www.heuercamaro.com/models/73345-gold-plated
For what it’s worth: The seller claims the piece to be “mint/unworn” (but without B&P)…
