This is the story of a very special 1960s Carrera, a watch that belonged to a Hollywood legend who not only starred in one of the most famous motor racing films of all time, but was also the owner of a racing team that competed at Le Mans and Daytona. This is the story of James Garner’s treasured Heuer Carrera…. Read More
POSTED 29 Aug 2017
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Edouard Heuer founded Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG in 1860, with the company’s watches and timers using the “Heuer” branding through to 1985. The company remained in the control of the Heuer family until 1982 when it was bought by a consortium led by Piaget and Lemania.
Heuer was then sold to Techniques d’Avant Garde in 1985, becoming TAG Heuer from March 1986.
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Vintage Heuer Carrera 2447NT
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