HEUER Carrera 3647D Silver Dial Vintage Chronograph

HEUER Carrera 3647D Silver Dial Vintage Chronograph

Sixty one years since its creation in 1963, the Carrera has stood at the helm of the Heuer brand. Known for its revolutionary design, the famous chronograph introduced a slicker, more refined design in a landscape of complex chronographs. Simple, subtle, yet undeniably beautiful, the legend of the Carrera is one which truly transcends time. The historical chronograph was born through Jack Heuer’s thirst for simplicity. Following the Second World War, the landscape for chronographs was dominated by those deployed in military circles. Manufactured with spiral scales and artillery telemeters, Jack claimed these cluttered dials became difficult to read. Experimentation with new inventions helped Jack pursue a clean and clear design for his own chronograph. By incorporating divisions in the outer crystal ring, he was able to maximise space on the dial and improve legibility. Rendering an outer bezel redundant, the Carrera adorned an innovative display which found value in dial clarity. The abundance of space on the dial allowed ample room for tachymeter or decimal scales if required. The 3647D is a highly sought after reference which boasts a sought after blue decimal scale(used in navigation in This example remains in outstanding condition, with its dial showing minimal signs of age and stainless steel case remaining largely scratch free. Powered by a handwound  movement, an excellent opportunity to invest in one of history’s finest chronographs.