Vintage 42mm Heuer 1540 Skipper Date Men's Chronograph Wristwatch 15 Swiss Steel

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Heuer

• Model: Skipper Date

• Reference: 1540

• Movement: Chronograph

• Case Material: Steel

• Country: Swiss

• Jewels: 17 Jewel

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: 15

• Size: 42mm

• Band Material: Heuer S.Steel

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 42mm

• Length: 6mm

• Lug Width: 21mm

• Lug to Lug: 47mm

• Thickness: 15 mm

• Bracelet Size: 6 in

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Good, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Running and keeping time. Sow 3 Seconds a Day, Amplitude 250, Beat Error 0.6

• Case: There are dents and wear on the case.

• Dial: The dial has hairline crack(s) on it.

• Hands: There is discoloration on the hands.

• Band: The band has some stretch between links.

• Additional Information: The vintage Heuer Skipper with Calibre 15 is a sought-after automatic chronograph from the 1970s, recognized for its distinctive blue dial and 15-minute yachting regatta countdown timer. These watches were typically housed in the same large, stainless steel "C-shape" case as the Heuer Autavia of the era and carried the reference number 15640

About the brand: Picture a race car driver in 1970, and there’s a good chance they're wearing a Heuer chronograph. The brand is well known for its stylish sports models such as the Autavia and Carrera, and have been involved in the motorsport world since the 1930’s. In 1985, the Tag group purchased Heuer, creating the brand we know today as Tag Heuer. Models made under the Heuer name are highly desirable, and are known for their iconic vintage styles.