This Heuer Montreal 110.501 is a mid-1970s example of a racing chronograph introduced as part of Heuers North American market-building ambitions. Grand Prix racing didnt reach Montreals le Notre-Dame Circuit until a couple of years after this watch's manufacture. Nevertheless, the distinctive PVD-coated racing Chrono exudes the atmosphere of 1975s close-fought F1 season a year the late, great Niki Lauda apparently called the unbelievable year. Now you can pick up an honest example of this distinctive bicompax Heuer Chrono. And transport yourself back to those unforgettable duals between Lauda, Hunt, Fittipaldi and Reutemann.
Calling all Heuer collectors
If you collect , were sure youll want to look closer at this example of the Heuer Montreal PVD (physical vapour deposition) chronograph. Porsche Design may have been first to launch a PVD-cased watch, but Heuers Montreal came close on its horological heels. With its black case, tachymeter scale and bold red pulsations quadrant, it was always a striking design. Now, nearly half a century later, the Montreal remains, arguably, an under-the-radar Heuer for collectors. But maybe not for much longer. Our feeling is that the market for Montreals is catching up with the ubiquitous , and Monaco. Now could be the perfect time to put one in your collection.
Back to the 1970s with your Heuer Montreal PVD
If your collecting interests extend beyond Heuer or TAG-Heuer, this is a distinctive piece for a motorsport watch fan to enjoy. Of course, weve serviced this watch and it comes with our reassuring guarantee as well as an original PVD-coated stainless steel Heuer strap and a decent third-party leather strap.
Treat yourself, strap your Montreal on and savour the lines of a 42 mm cushion case (with distinctive left-hand winding crown) that screams 1970s. Then enjoy the nostalgia as youre back in the era of Fords mighty Cosworth DFV V8 and Laudas howling, championship-winning Ferrari flat-twelve
Technical & Condition
Condition:Dial: excellent (relumed hands); case: fair condition (excellent overall but in some areas, consistent with age and use, the PVD coating has rubbed off); crystal: fair, with some scratches consistent with age and use.
Crystal:mineral crystal
Year:c.1975
Case size(exc. crown):42 mm
Case material:Black PVD-coated steel
Movement calibre:Automatic Heuer-Buren Cal. 12 with six o'clock date and two-pusher chronograph function; recently serviced.
Strap/bracelet:Your watch will come with an Original Heuer PVD bracelet and a new aftermarket leather strap
Box and papers:Ours
