Lot 59
HEUER - a very rare gentleman's Skipper "Skipperera" stainless steel chronograph bracelet watch.
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Condition Report
HEUER - a very rare gentleman's Skipper "Skipperera" chronograph bracelet watch. Stainless steel case. Reference 7753, serial 105919. Signed manual wind Valjoux calibre 7730. Blue dial with baton hour markers, coloured subsidiary recorder dial to three and nine. Fitted to an unsigned stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp. 36mm. The Skipper was created to mark the victory of the yacht Intrepid which won the Americas Cup in 1967. Heuer provided the timing equipment for this winning yacht. This was an entirely new chronograph model for Heuer and used brightly coloured subsidiary dials. Research suggested that the green for the subsidiary seconds dial matched the colour of the Intrepid's deck, with this colour having been originally chosen because of its anti-reflective properties. The watch has earnt the nickname 'Skipperera' as it was the only Skipper model to use the Carrera case. It was also the only Skipper model produced not to feature a calibrated bezel. It is estimated that this model was in production for just 1 year and was made in very limited numbers, some suggest that the number made could be as low as just 20!!
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Purchasing information- Movement is currently functioning.
- Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe.
- Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. There is a very small scratch to the subsidiary dial at three.
- Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing.
- Glass has scratches and marks.
- Case shows scratches, marks and dints. There are some light scratches visible where the bracelet has rubbed the case between the lugs.
- Crown has scratches and marks.
- Bracelet appears to be in a generally good condition, with light scratches and no signs of significant stretching, twisting or distortion of the links.
- Clasp is currently functioning and appears to be in good condition.
- Bracelet measures approximately 17cm including case.
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Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
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