Heuer - Trackstar - 1960-1969

Overview
This is a Heuer Trackstar Swiss mechanical stopwatch with a distinctive professional sports-timing design. The dial combines black and red timing scales with a central timing hand and a separate register at 12 o’clock, giving the piece a strong technical and competition-inspired character. Heuer has a long association with professional timing instruments, and the Trackstar reflects this important part of the brand’s history.
The main highlights are the Heuer name, distinctive Trackstar timing dial and 7-jewel mechanical movement.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Heuer
Series: Trackstar
Type: Swiss mechanical stopwatch
Winding: Manual
Function: Functions normally when tested. No long-term test has been performed.
Dial layout: Central timing hand, separate register at 12 o’clock and detailed outer timing scale
Dial: Silver-white dial with black and red numerals, black register at 12 o’clock with yellow hand, marked HEUER, Trackstar, 7 JEWELS and MADE IN SWITZERLAND
Case: Silver-tone round metal case with brushed back and side timing pusher
Movement: Swiss mechanical timing movement, marked 7 jewels on the dial
Diameter: Approx. 53.57 mm
Weight: Approx. 108 g
Condition:
Overall in honest vintage condition. The case shows scratches, edge wear and local oxidation. The back shows visible signs of use. The dial has minor spotting and age-related marks, while the scales and branding remain clearly legible.
Collector’s highlights
- Heuer is an important name in Swiss professional timing, and the Trackstar has strong sporting character.
- Distinctive black and red timing scales with a separate 12 o’clock register.
- 7-jewel mechanical construction with a substantial professional stopwatch format.
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