The Watch
.
Heuer's ties with Sailing run deep. With Tool Watches such as the Seafarer, Solunar, Skipper and Mareographe all aimed at those with firm sea legs.
.
The Heuer Solunar reference 279.603 was first presented in 1976 as a Wristwatch with an integrated Tide indicator. After a short period of just 4 years, production came to an end in 1980. Despite its short run, the Solunar found favour among sailors, fishermen and even hunters. Today its admired by collectors for its rarity and and unique design.
.
This guy is powered by a Heuer signed ETA 2790-1 automatic calibre, with French/English day wheel and arrives today in all original condition (bar the strap). The crowns are correctly unsigned.
.
The Specs
Age: c.1976.
Reference: 279.603.
Movement: Automatic with Quickset Day/Date Wheel.
Calibre: ETA 2790-1.
Timekeeping: Very Good.
Service History: Last Known Service 2022.
Dial: Original Heuer Deep Blue Dial.
Service History: Last Known Service 2022.
Dial: Original Heuer Deep Blue Dial.
Case: Stainless Steel.
Measurements: 45mm.
Bezel: Bi-Directional Inner and Outer Bezels.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original.
Crystal: Original.
Crystal: Original.
Crown: Original Unsigned Crowns.
Strap/Bracelet: On a new 19mm Leather Strap with Genuine Heuer Buckle.
Lug Width: 19mm
Getting Acquainted
.
Bits that stand out:
- Tidal Watch.
- In Excellent all original condition.
- Produced for only 4 years.
-45mm Case.
Nitty Gritty:
- Minor Scratches throughout the Case, Crystal and Bracelet however Not Polished.
-Hardly a bad thing, there are two slight burns to the Dial at 8 and 4, where the watch had sat for a prolonged period. We think it's a nice sign the Watch has had an easy life. Personally I love this wear.
.
Overall this Heuer is in very nice Vintage condition.
Overall this Heuer is in very nice Vintage condition.
The Dial is in Beautiful condition.
Steel Case is in good nick, with some very minor scratches throughout.
Crystal is Original and in nice condition with small scratches.
Crowns are Original.
The hands are in excellent nick.
.
Photographed on a 7 inch Wrist.