A Matter of Time

1969: The dream team behind the Chronomatic


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Season 1: The TAG Heuer Carrera |

In this episode, we meet the dynamic duo behind the automatic chronograph movement. Join Jake Heuer on his journey towards innovation in 1969. 

 

Image: Heuer Carrera, Reference 1153 N

 

Show notes:

0:27 March 1969: Jack Heuer & the dream team behind the first automatic chronograph movement 

1:25 Other watchmakers race to develop the chronograph  

1:39 Mid-1960s: drop in sales and exports intensify the need for innovation 

2:01 Heuer: aviation and motorsport 

3:19 The misunderstood 1163 Chronomatic Carrera   

4:40 1970s: addition of silver dial and future changes

 

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A Matter of TimeBy TAG Heuer