Heuer Montreal Automatic Steel Chronograph Watch - Caliber 12 - 1970s

A true icon of 1970s sports watchmaking, the Heuer Montreal is among the most iconic chronographs produced by the Swiss manufacture during the golden age of motorsports. With its powerful steel cushion case, distinctive red hands and strikingly contrasting dial, it perfectly embodies the bold, avant-garde design of that decade.

Produced at a time when Heuer equipped the greatest racing drivers, the Montreal is today one of the brand's most sought-after models. Its instantly recognizable aesthetic, blending functionality and assertive personality, gives it an exceptional presence on the wrist.

This watch is powered by the famous Heuer 12 automatic caliber, an evolution of the legendary caliber 11 introduced in 1969 among the very first automatic chronograph movements in watchmaking history. This sophisticated movement is built around a micro-rotor architecture associated with a chronograph module, a particularly innovative design for its time and today highly appreciated by collectors.

As on the most emblematic models of this generation, the crown is positioned on the left of the case while the chronograph pushers take their place on the right. This atypical layout, which has become one of the signatures of Heuer chronographs from this period, immediately underscores the watch's identity.

The original black dial features two auxiliary counters: a 30-minute counter and a 12-hour counter intended for chronograph functions. Unlike most traditional chronographs, this configuration does not feature a permanent second hand, a detail characteristic of some Heuer models of this generation. A date aperture is located at 6 o'clock, while a tachometric scale runs around the periphery of the dial, recalling its original vocation focused on motor racing and speed measurement.

The example presented is in very fine condition. The case has retained its taut lines and characteristic satin finish. The original dial, hands and various component parts testify to the authenticity and quality of this piece that has become a must-have in the world of vintage chronographs.

Revised, the watch works perfectly and benefits from our one-year warranty (excluding shock or immersion).

An emblematic watch combining watchmaking history, technical innovation and iconic design, which has become one of the most sought-after references of 1970s Heuer production.

Features

Brand: Heuer

Model: Montreal

Period: 1970s

Movement: self-winding mechanical chronograph

Caliber: Heuer 12

Architecture: micro-rotor

Exhaust: Swiss anchor

Case: stainless steel

Dial: original black with applied indexes

Functions: hours, minutes, chronograph, 30-minute counter, 12-hour counter, date

Scale: tachymeter

Glass: mineral (replaced)

Crown: signed

Strap: vintage-style black leather (new)

Buckle: metal pin

Condition: overhauled and guaranteed for one year

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Our reference : ES4176