Mystery Heuer Chronograph...

[Tudor]

Hi Guys.

I want to build up this Heuer, but I know very little about it. I have the NOS dial, which I believe is for the 7734 (w/30-min counter), but I'm not certain. It's navy blue center with a lighter blue outer ring- a very sharp looking dial and I'd like to find the correct hands and case but I have no idea where to find that out. It is stored away, and I only have this lousy photo right now. I should have more photos and an OD measurement somewhere- I'll add that when and if I locate it. If I get my hands on the dial, I can indicate the feet positions, which should nail down the movement it should have.

So, I'm asking you all to take a look and see if you recognize the watch model and/or reference number, so I can build it up correctly.

Otherwise, I'll have to guess- using a basic round case and a Heuer crown. I think I have a red on white 7734 date wheel as well, but black on white is probably what was used. The red date with a set of red chronograph hands would look sharp on the blue and white. I think I can still get some neon orange Omega hands which would also look sporty on it.

Thanks!

[Tudor]

I found this- which MIGHT be the case that was used, since most of the Heuers had the crown on the left and pushers on the right...

 

And I found a Carrera with a right-hand crown and date... 

Edited September 30, 2020 by Tudor

[WatchMaker]

And this is listed as an Autavia...

https://www.classicdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/two_third_slider/public/watches_images/21801-07efe993f0e6e4256151008b401a329c_4.jpeg?1594988311

[Tudor]

That’s great! Thank you!

Where did you find that? Are there more pictures or other info? That’s the first one I’ve EVER seen assembled!

 

Edited October 1, 2020 by Tudor
Added photo

[WatchMaker]

I've tracked down the original listing from that site which includes a few more images for you:

https://www.classicdriver.com/en/watch/heuer/vintage-models-other/1975/776236

This includes the fact that this is a 1975 model (and that both case and movement are marked Heuer-Leonidas which makes sense given Heuer history).

Hope this helps.

[Tudor]

That's great, thank you!

I tried to find the base site from the full address and it wasn't coming up for me...

It's unfortunate that is a chromes brass case. I've found some similar ones in solid stainless that I may transplant into assuming the dial diameter is compatible. There is an eBay seller with new stainless cases that I guess he makes, or has made. They look decent and are reasonably priced.