New Heuer Chronosplit Website

Posted by: DC   |   13 December 2009   |   9 Comments  

Last month I wrote about the amazing Heuer Chronosplit- the space-age LED/ LCD watches released by Heuer in the 1970s. I mentioned that there were a number of experts on these watches, making the decision a little easier about whether or not to enter the potentially frustrating world of Chronosplit ownership.

Without doubt one of the best websites dedicated to the Heuer Chronosplit is LED-forever , which has pages on all sorts of funky LED and LCD watches, including a special Chronosplit section.

Screen shot 2009-12-13 at 3.10.12 PM

There are separate pages on both versions of the Chronosplit (LED/ LCD and LCD/ LCD) as well as photos of the various models offered. You’ll also find photos of the Chronosplit modules, copies of the Chronosplit instruction manual, photos of various F1 drivers wearing their Chronosplits and a repair service which would be useful if it all goes bad with your watch.

Its an amazing site with some great photos and useful information, so anyone with a passing interest in these watches should certainly check it out. The main page is here and the Heuer section can be found here

I still haven’t been brave enough to buy a Chronosplit, but the day is getting closer…

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  • Speedmaster said:

    Looks good, thanks!

  • Fabrizio said:

    David, are you really sure that the Chronosplit day is getting ever closer?
    Anyway if you have to fund one and need to get rid of some of your mechanical jewels well, but don’t forget you were warned ;-P

  • Admin (author) said:

    Yes Fabrizio- slowly but surely. Life would be boring if it was filled only with perfectly finished vintage chronograph movements- nothing quite like the gentle hum of vibrating quartz crystals..

  • Isaac said:

    I bought myself a 1976 Heuer Chronosplit when I graduated University to use while rallying. It lasted about 4 years. Very disappointing. It was the LCD/LED version. What is the average rehab cost for a new crystal these days? ANd if I get the tabs clean, how much should I insure it for?

  • Admin (author) said:

    Yes, 4 years would have been disappointing- did you buy it new in 1976 or is it a more recent purchase? I’d love to know how much these were in 1976 relative to the price of a Monaco- would have thought the Chronosplit would have been a lot more…

    Certainly they are a fragile watch, probably best work at the desk rather than anything too active. Suggest that you contact Uli at LED-forever (master@led-forever.com)to get an idea on repairs.

  • enrouge said:

    I have an old Heuer Chrono Split LCD watch I purchased quite a
    while back and just recently reactivated it it seems to be working
    fine. However I can not remember how to operate it and do not have
    the operating manual any longer. Somehow/where on this site I
    stumbled across an operating manual for this model and can not seem
    to locate it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers Paddy

  • DC (author) said:

    Thanks David

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