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Heuer Mareograph-Seafarer
Heuer Mareograph-Seafarer
© Heuer
Wristwatch by Heuer
1950 Heuer with the model “Mareograph-Seafarer” presented the world's first chronograph with tide indication and regatta countdown. In the U.S., the watch was sold by Abercrombie & Fitch and was called “Seafarer”. Today it is a sought-after collector's item.
Movement:
- 17 jewels
Case:
- Ø 36 mm / 37.9 mm
- Pusher at 9 o'clock for the adjustment of the tide indication
- Screwed-down caseback
Dial:
- Silvered dial with totalisers for the tide indication and regatta counter
- Numerals and hands with luminous material
Functions:
- Hours, minutes
- Chrono function seconds-, 30-minutes, 12-hours counter
- Tide indication, regatta countdown
Bracelet:
- Leather strap with tang-type buckle
Prize:
- Prize range ca. 3.500-5,000 US-$, according to individual model
Literature
- Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch; Autor Gerd-Lothar Reschke; ISBN 3-938607-61-0