Heuer - Trackstar - 1960-1969

Overview

This is a highly characteristic Heuer Trackstar 7 Jewels Swiss mechanical stopwatch, accompanied by its vintage Heuer blue presentation box. The white dial features a striking black-and-red timing scale, a large central chronograph seconds hand and a black subsidiary register at 12 o’clock. Together with the oversized winding crown, separate timing pusher and distinctive HEUER shield logo, the watch has the unmistakable appearance of a professional vintage sports timing instrument.

The strongest features of this piece are its Heuer Trackstar mechanical timing construction, highly distinctive black-and-red dial, and vintage Heuer presentation box.

Technical and condition details

Brand: Heuer

Model / Series: Trackstar

Type: Mechanical handheld stopwatch / professional timing instrument

Origin: Switzerland

Winding: Manual

Function: Mechanical timing function is working when tested. No long-term test has been performed.

Movement: 7-jewel mechanical movement, with 7 JEWELS clearly marked on the dial

Controls: Large top winding crown with separate side-mounted timing pusher for stopwatch operation

Dial layout: Large central timing seconds hand with subsidiary register at 12 o’clock

Dial: White dial with black and red timing numerals, black central timing hand and yellow subsidiary hand. The lower section is signed HEUER, Trackstar, 7 JEWELS and MADE IN SWITZERLAND.

Case: Silver-tone round professional stopwatch case with a brushed central case back and polished outer section

Diameter: Approx. 53.49 mm

Weight: Approx. 107.54 g

Accessories: Comes with a vintage Heuer blue presentation box, decorated with the HEUER logo and stopwatch illustration and marked Made in Switzerland

Condition:

Overall in honest vintage condition with age-related wear. The case shows light surface scratches and normal signs of handling, including wear to the brushed case back. The white dial remains attractive and legible, with the black and red scales and HEUER Trackstar markings still clearly visible. Minor aging and light surface traces are present. The crystal shows normal signs of use. The accompanying vintage Heuer box has noticeable age-related wear, including edge wear, creasing and surface marks, but the branding and printed stopwatch design remain clearly visible.

Collector’s highlights
Heuer’s strong heritage in professional sports and motorsport timing, giving this stopwatch genuine brand character beyond that of a standard pocket watch.
Trackstar 7 Jewels mechanical stopwatch, built as a dedicated precision timing instrument.
Highly distinctive black-and-red dial, with central timing seconds and a subsidiary register at 12 o’clock.
Vintage Heuer presentation box included, greatly enhancing the completeness, display value and collector appeal of the set.
Substantial 53.49 mm diameter and 107.54 g weight, giving the stopwatch a strong and purposeful instrument-like presence.

Final note

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