Heuer - Trackstar - 1960-1969

Overview
This is a very attractive HEUER Trackstar Swiss mechanical stopwatch, preserved in very good overall condition and displaying the distinctive character of a professional timing instrument. The white dial features a striking black and red timing scale, a long central timing hand and a contrasting black subsidiary register at 12 o’clock.
The dial is clearly signed HEUER, Trackstar, 7 JEWELS and MADE IN SWITZERLAND, giving the stopwatch a strong and immediately recognizable period identity.
The most notable highlights are its HEUER Trackstar professional timing design, highly distinctive black and red dial, and excellent overall condition.
Technical and condition details
Brand: HEUER
Model: Trackstar
Type: Swiss mechanical stopwatch
Winding: Manual
Function: Running and functioning when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central timing hand, black subsidiary timing register at 12 o’clock and multiple outer timing scales.
Dial: White dial with bold black numerals and contrasting red secondary markings. The black subsidiary register is fitted with a yellow hand. Clearly signed HEUER, Trackstar, 7 JEWELS and MADE IN SWITZERLAND.
Case: Round silver-tone metal case with a large winding crown and bow at the top, together with a separate timing control pusher.
Movement: Mechanical timing movement. The dial is marked 7 JEWELS. The movement has not been removed for further identification.
Diameter: Approx. 53.48 mm
Weight: Approx. 108.16 g
Condition:
The stopwatch is in excellent overall condition. The case remains clean with only light signs of normal use. The dial is especially well preserved, with clear printing, strong black and red scales and well-defined HEUER branding. The crystal and overall structure are also well maintained, giving the piece a very attractive vintage appearance.
Collector’s highlights
HEUER is one of Switzerland’s historically important specialists in sports and racing timing instruments.
The Trackstar dial has a highly distinctive professional black and red timing layout.
Clearly marked 7 JEWELS and MADE IN SWITZERLAND.
Large 53.48 mm format with substantial 108.16 g weight and excellent overall preservation.
Final note
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