1970's Heuer Carrera 1153 Blue Dial

The Carrera 1153 was released in 1969 to launch the latest Heuer automatic movement. The watch has a 39mm steel case with signature left-hand winding crown and chrono pushers on the right side of the case.

The blue soleil-finish dial has so-called double hour markers and a tachymeter scale on the outside of the dial.
There is a minutes dial at three o’clock, a 12-hourtotalizer at nine o’clock and a date a six.
The orange stopwatch hand gives this watch full-blown 70s vibes and we just love it, as did Mick Jagger who was photographed wearing one of these in the ‘70s ! The watch is fitted with the pictured strap and the automatic Caliber 12 movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.

Reference: 1153

Circa: 1970’s

Serial: 188,XXX

Dial: Tritium - Blue Dial

Hands: Tritium

Bracelet: Aftermarket Bulang and Sons Grey Leather Strap

Case: 38mm - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: Heuer 12 - Automatic - Serviced 3/15/25

Functions: HMS, Date, Chronograph

Box and Papers: No box or papers - Watch Only

Crystal: Plexiglass

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light normal micro wear with a few little marks. Strap is new. Dial has a couple scratches by "Chronograph". Tachy rehaut has some smearing as well. Serviced 3/15/25 and comes with a one year warranty.

TAG Heuer, founded simply as "Heuer Watchmaking" in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in St-Imier, Switzerland, has a storied history of innovation and precision in watchmaking. Early milestones include the 1882 patent of Heuer's first chronograph and the 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion, a key development in mechanical chronographs. Throughout the early 20th century, TAG Heuer focused on creating precise timekeeping devices for transportation, including the "Time of Trip" dashboard chronograph and the "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch accurate to 1/100 of a second. The introduction of the Autavia and Carrera chronographs in the 1960s, and the Monaco in 1969, solidified the brand's reputation for excellence and innovation, particularly in motorsports.

In 1985, the TAG Group acquired Heuer, forming TAG Heuer and bringing new technological advancements to the company. The 1999 acquisition by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. further enhanced its prestige. Today, TAG Heuer continues to innovate while honoring its rich heritage, with recent introductions like the "Pendulum Concept" and the development of smartwatches that blend traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern technology. The brand maintains strong ties to sports, particularly motorsports, and offers a diverse product line that includes the Carrera, Aquaracer, Formula 1, and Connected series. Under the leadership of CEO Frédéric Arnault and honorary chairman Jack Heuer, TAG Heuer remains a leader in Swiss watchmaking, known for its avant-garde design and precision.