{"product_id":"heuer-carrera-ref-7753n-matte-black-dial-unpolished","title":"Heuer Carrera Ref. 7753N - Matte Black Dial Unpolished","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Heuer Carrera has been called a perfect chronograph by many collectors and enthusiasts. Much like the Autavia that predates it, the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCarrera had been intended to be a watch for auto racing — functional, legible, and reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuilding on what are known as 'Pre-Carreras,' the first iteration to bear the 'Carrera' name on the dial, the Reference 2447N, would spawn a long line of watches that have been in almost continuous production right up until today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe aforementioned Ref. 2447N debuted in 1962, the same year as the Rolex Le Mans Ref. 6239 (changed to Daytona a year later in 1963) and both shared many of the same design characteristics: both featured a matte black 'reverse-panda' dial made by Singer, a stainless steel case that were very similar in size, and both utilized the venerable Valjoux 72 manual-winding chronograph movement within. In fact, the largest difference between the two at a glance is the execution of the tachymeter scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Carrera, like many successful model lines, would later see numerous other executions in the form of different movements, dials, etc., but these pieces with the now classic 36mm case remain the most coveted by collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Carrera that we have here, a '30' Ref. 7753N, was introduced in 1970 as a two-register alternative to the original 3-register Carrera, with the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erunning-seconds register at the 9 o'clock position and a minute counter at the 3 o'clock position. These pieces utilized a manual-winding Valjoux Cal. 7730 movement and came in a number of dial variants — all within that classic 36mm case design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis particular piece features a matte black dial (denoted by the 'N' in the reference) with recessed subsidiary registers and applied indices. Additionally, it has applied 'faceted' indices with darkened Tritium plots on the outside, a matching handset with white-painted chronograph hands, and a silver rehaut with minute markers. It comes to us in fantastic overall condition, with a strong, unpolished case with defined finishing on those characteristic 'faceted' lugs, the correct 'pump' pushers, and a signed crown. The dial inside is also very nice, with a clean matte black surface, deeply patinated Tritium plots, and a matching handset. It even comes with a later 'HEUER'-signed buckle to round it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSince its conception in the early 1960s, the Carrera has become one of the most desirable chronographs ever produced, and its not difficult to see why: Excellent, robust and proven movements. Simple, legible dial layouts. And of course, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethat striking, unmistakable case with virtually perfect proportions, for nearly any wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"\"\u003eAnd then, there is the fact that Jack Heuer himself had his hand in its design, which was for a purpose. A true instrument. It just turns out that form followed function, and this beautiful design would go on to leave it mark on the world of horology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51937434403133,"sku":"OC3237","price":9350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/HEUER_CARRERA_BLK_STRAP_WEB_1_a444200c-d95e-49f1-b908-75d3d3a1601b.jpg?v=1783457889","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/heuer-carrera-ref-7753n-matte-black-dial-unpolished","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}