Heuer 18ct Gold Triple Date Chronograph (1940s)

Heuer 18ct Gold Triple Date Chronograph (1940s)

Model Code: TRIPLE DATE

A historic release from Heuer in the 1940s, before the bold, high-velocity decades to come. This delightful Triple Date Chronograph watch from Heuer houses some of the most complex and groundbreaking complications ever implemented by the brand, all behind a beautifully elegant yet complex dial. While Heuer is known for its associations with motorracing, rare models such as this Triple Date are revered for their versatility and mechanical prowess, posing a great contrast to a heighted focus for the brand in years to come, showcased by a famous list of revolutionary case shapes and dial configurations.

This watch’s 36mm diameter is a unique and charming feature. In the 1940s, 36mm was considered a notably large size compared to the standard. Fortuntately, in a landscape of modern timpieces averaging around 40mm in size, this historic timepiece is a perfect diameter for the contemporary wearer. A brilliant dress watch made from 18ct yellow gold, this stunning Triple Date Chronograph synthesises all the essential qualities that grant Heuer its worldwide prestige. The dial is notably beautiful, featuring telephonic lines, a day calendar around the circumference of the dial, as well as date and month functions, all working perfectly.

This is a link to a magazine article and interview about this watch https://www.watchgecko.com/blogs/magazine/barn-find-nos-heuer-triple-calendar-gold-1940s