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1969: The dream team behind the Chronomatic

1969: The dream team behind the Chronomatic

Update: 2023-03-22
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Season 1: The TAG Heuer Carrera |


In this episode, we meet the dynamic duo behind the automatic chronograph movement. Join Jake Heuer on his journey towards innovation in 1969. 


 


Image: Heuer Carrera, Reference 1153 N


 


Show notes:


0:27 March 1969: Jack Heuer & the dream team behind the first automatic chronograph movement 


1:25 Other watchmakers race to develop the chronograph  


1:39 Mid-1960s: drop in sales and exports intensify the need for innovation 


2:01 Heuer: aviation and motorsport 


3:19 The misunderstood 1163 Chronomatic Carrera   


4:40 1970s: addition of silver dial and future changes


 

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1969: The dream team behind the Chronomatic

1969: The dream team behind the Chronomatic

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