Heuer Carrera 3648N 1960s

Heuer Carrera 3648N 1960sThe Heuer Carrera is one of those utilitarian objects whose inherently good design allowed it to make the leap from practical tool to iconic design object. As with any vintage Carrera, it looks killer on the wrist. Unlike many cult watches the Carrera was an immediate hit, with a simple, clean design that captured the spirit of motorsports in the 1960s. The reference 3648N is a wonderful example of what makes the Carrera a two register black dial in

so it appears to have a slim profile from the side

This classic vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual features a fancy engined-turned gold bezel and a 14k rose gold case

and with a gorgeous cream dial which developed an amazingly even patina throughout

has some slight spots throughout the dial especially at 2 o'clock

It was 1957 when the first Flagship came out and this stunning example from 1965 looks like new

5 mm case which is considered oversized for the era

Longines Caliber 343 - Automatic

original hands

original never touched white/silver dial in flawless condition (NOS)

original tritium on dial and hands

This version with the reference 12551 from 1947 is not just a great example of this model - it's also a great demonstration as to why the Tri-Compax is so avidly sought

equally distributed slight aging