1974 Heuer Carrera Automatic Chronograph – Cal. 12
£4,950.00
includes our 24 month warranty
The Carrera has been a cornerstone of Heuer’s chronograph line since its introduction in 1963, created by Jack Heuer as a tool for racing drivers who required maximum legibility under pressure. By the mid-1970s the design had evolved into a bolder form, with the cushion-shaped case housing Heuer’s ground-breaking automatic chronograph calibres. These were among the very first self-winding chronograph movements in the world, developed in partnership with Breitling, Hamilton-Büren, and Dubois Dépraz, and their arrival cemented Heuer’s reputation at the forefront of modern sports watchmaking.
This reference 110.573B is powered by the Calibre 12, an evolution of the original Calibre 11. At its heart lies a thin Büren micro-rotor automatic base, over which Dubois Dépraz engineered a modular chronograph system — a complex and innovative construction for its time, combining compactness with full chronograph capability. The crown remains at nine o’clock with pushers to the right, a layout that instantly distinguishes these watches from their manually-wound predecessors. The dial is signed Heuer Carrera Automatic Chronograph and has aged beautifully, gaining subtle character over time, while the brightly coloured racing-style hands retain their vibrancy, ensuring excellent contrast and legibility.
The case back is correctly stamped C P. 446-7, confirming its originality within the 110.573B production. Measuring approximately 39mm, the steel cushion case has a confident wrist presence without compromising comfort. This example is in lovely condition, retains its original Heuer-signed crown, and has been fitted with our own in-house perforated racing strap, a design inspired by period motorsport pieces and made to complement the watch’s sporting heritage. The combination of historical significance, technical ingenuity, and distinctive 1970s aesthetics makes the 110.573B a particularly compelling example of the Carrera’s evolution.
Produced between approximately 1974 and 1978, the 110.573 represents one of the rarer executions of the Carrera line, seen less frequently than the earlier reference 1153. Its relatively short production span, coupled with its bold 1970s styling and advanced Calibre 12 movement, makes it especially appealing to collectors today. As such, well-preserved examples like this — with original signing and period-correct details intact — stand as a testament to Heuer’s role at the cutting edge of chronograph design in the golden age of motorsport.
This timepiece retains its original Heuer signed stainless steel bracelet as is included in the sale.
