Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 24

HEUER REF, 653.515 YACHT TIMER STEEL Heuer, Swiss, Yacht Timer, Ref. 653.515. Made circa 1970. Fine and unusual, large, composite waterproof wrist counter designed for boat races, with central 5-minute register. Accompanied by fitted box and guarantee. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, frosted steel, large button to start, stop and reset. D. White, subdivided into fi ve colored sections numbered 0 through 4, outer 5 second divisions. M. Cal. Cal. 17???, rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam 53 mm. Thickness 16 mm.