The CK1110.BA0331 chronograph represents 90's tool watch aesthetic characterized by its unidirectional rider tabbed bezel and sub-40mm case, it defined the accessible, robust sports watch for everyday use on any environment. This reference is well priced piece of the brand’s post-merger history.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Visible Signs of Wear Production: est. 1999 Contents: Watch and Box Genre: Neo-Vintage Chronograph
Size: 39mm Thickness: 12mm Lug Width: 19mm
Case: Stainless steel round case, brush finished Bezel: Stainless steel unidirectional timing bezel with rider tabs, visible wear Dial: Black dial, sub-dials at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, applied markers Hands: Steel Mercedes-shaped hands
Crown: Steel, signed screw-down crown and pushers, visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet, visible wear Caseback: Solid, screw-in caseback, visible wear Movement: Quartz Chronograph Caliber: ETA Swiss Quartz