Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition

Name: Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
Brand: TAG Heuer
Price: 7300 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Chrome CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inch X 2 Inch MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Heuer DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial and Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement I bought this clock many years ago and it was New, Old Stock at the time. In fact somewhere I should have the original box for it. But, do not hold me to it as I have no idea where it actually is. The Heuer Racing Clock is a dashboard chronograph that was first introduced in 1963. The clock was designed by Jack Heuer in collaboration with the Porsche design team. Jack Heuer wanted to create a clock that was both stylish and functional, and the Racing Clock was a huge success. The Clock is housed in a large, 80mm diameter case that is made of durable stainless steel. The clock has a black dial with large, white numerals and hands that are easy to read at a glance. The clock also features a tachymeter bezel, which can be used to calculate speed and distance. The TAG Heuer Racing Clock was powered by a Valjoux Calibre 72 movement, which is a reliable and accurate chronograph movement. The movement was also used in other popular TAG Heuer watches, such as the Carrera and the Autavia. The Heuer Racing Clock was quickly adopted by racing teams all over the world. The clock was used in Formula One, Le Mans, and other major racing series. The clock was also popular with amateur racers and car enthusiasts. The Heuer Racing Clock is more than just a timepiece. It is a symbol of racing heritage and passion. The clock is a must-have for any racing fan or car enthusiast. In addition to its use in racing, the Heuer Racing Clock has also been used in other sports, such as sailing and aviation. The clock is also a popular choice for collectors of vintage Heuer timepieces. This Racing Clock is a timeless classic that is still popular today. The clock is a testament to TAG Heuer's commitment to innovation and quality.

Creator:

TAG Heuer

Place of Origin:

Switzerland

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1965

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this clock only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our clocks, even those over 100 years old.

Seller Location:

Long Beach, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: 2827 1stDibs: LU422320710292

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TAG Heuer

The esteemed brand TAG Heuer embodies the rich and innovative spirit of Swiss watchmaking and has played a prominent role in the long history between motorsports and luxury watches.

TAG Heuer’s beginnings were humble. The company originated in the small town of St-Imier in Switzerland, where Edouard Heuer began making silver pocket watches on his family farm in 1860. Heuer registered his first patent as Edouard Heuer & Compagnie in 1869 for the oscillating pinion, a keyless winding mechanism that revolutionized the chronograph and became the standard for all modern watches.

Heuer’s interest in sports led to further innovations in watchmaking, as the company produced pocket chronographs for the crowds that gathered at horse races and greyhound races during the 1880s. The watchmaker made timepieces for the medical profession and precision chronographs for the dashboards of airplanes and motor vehicles in the years that followed. It supplied stopwatches to the Olympics during the early 20th century, not long after Edouard’s son, Charles-Auguste Heuer was installed as head of the company. Its chronograph technology eventually migrated to wrists.

Motor racing and luxury watches have long been intertwined — Rolex, for example, was named the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway in 1962, and its Daytona would appear soon afterward. Heuer’s lofty position in the sport was cemented by then — racers widely preferred Heuer chronographs, and the first iteration of the popular Heuer Autavia was a dashboard timer. The brand’s recognition continued to grow in the 1960s — the first Swiss timepiece to travel into space was the Heuer strapped to astronaut John Glenn during his historic 1962 orbit around the Earth, and the company’s association with Formula 1 also took shape during the decade.

In 1969 — the year that Heuer, Breitling and Hamilton collectively debuted their revolutionary automatic chronographs at Basel Watch Fair — Porsche driver Jo Siffert became Heuer’s official brand ambassador — the first personal sponsorship in F1 history that was non-automotive.

The Heuer Autavia chronograph reference 1163T, also known as the “Siffert” in Formula 1 circles, reached legendary status among racing fans, along with the Monaco and Heuer Carrera chronographs. The latter was designed by Edouard’s great-grandson Jack Heuer, while the now-internationally renowned square-shaped Monaco earned the spotlight when Steve McQueen wore one in the 1970s movie Le Mans. The model was later lovingly dubbed the “McQueen Monaco.”

TAG is an acronym for "Techniques d'Avant Garde" — it comes from the name of the TAG Group, a private holding company based in Luxembourg that acquired the watchmaker in 1985. TAG Heuer continues to produce high-quality luxury watches that use innovative materials, such as titanium, carbon fiber and lab-grown diamonds, underlining the brand’s commitment to sustainability. After four generations of Heuer family leadership, the company now operates under LVMH.

TAG Heuer continues to embrace the new, offering a range of smartwatches, such as its Connected model, that merge traditional craftsmanship with modern features like fitness tracking and smartphone notifications. In 2023, the TAG Heuer Carrera was named the “hottest watch” of the year by GQ magazine.

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