Heuer - Stopwatch - 408 213 - 1970-1979

Overview
This is a vintage Swiss HEUER mechanical stopwatch, reference 408 213, with a distinctly professional timing-instrument character. The white dial features highly legible black numerals and scales, a large central timing hand and a 30-minute register at 12 o’clock. Its black and silver case construction gives the stopwatch a strong period appearance, while the original red HEUER technical label remains present on the back.
Particularly attractive from a collector’s perspective, this example is accompanied by its original HEUER presentation box and original instruction booklet, creating a notably complete vintage timing set.
The most important highlights are its HEUER professional stopwatch heritage, 7-jewel mechanical movement, and the unusually complete original box and manual set.
Technical and condition details
Brand: HEUER
Reference: 408 213
Type: Swiss mechanical stopwatch
Estimated period: Late 1960s to 1970s
Winding: Manual
Function: Stopwatch function operating when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central timing hand with 30-minute register at 12 o’clock and a clearly graduated outer timing scale
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals and markings, black central timing hand, 30-minute subdial and HEUER branding above Made in Switzerland
Case: Black and silver two-tone round stopwatch case with large winding crown and suspension ring, together with a separate side-mounted timing pusher
Movement: Mechanical 7-jewel lever movement. The original rear label is marked Unbreakable Mainspring, Shock Resistant, Antimagnetic and Lever 7 Jewels, reflecting HEUER’s emphasis on durability and professional timing performance
Diameter: Approx. 53.12 mm
Weight: Approx. 99.38 g
Accessories: Original HEUER box and original instruction booklet
Condition:
Overall in good vintage condition. The white dial remains clean and highly legible, with clear numerals, scales and HEUER branding. The case shows light surface marks and minor edge wear consistent with age and use. The original red HEUER rear label is still present and the reference number 408 213 remains clearly visible. The original box shows normal age-related wear, including rubbing and wear to the edges, while the instruction booklet remains well preserved. The complete set presents very well as an authentic vintage professional timing instrument.
Collector’s highlights
Vintage HEUER professional stopwatch from one of Switzerland’s most historically important timing specialists
Mechanical 7-jewel movement with original technical specification label still intact
Classic central timing hand with 30-minute register, giving the stopwatch a strong professional instrument character
Complete with original HEUER box and original instruction booklet, significantly increasing its collector and display appeal
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