2447NST Volvo

The timeless charm of a Classic. Best, Nicolas

Hard to beat, this one. Not mine, alas... Best, Nicolas

Here is my 2447NST

2447NST

I believe the re-editions are proportioned differently. 39mm compared to the original 36mm with longer lugs. Plus, the original has the Valjoux 72 movement. For me it’s the closest I’ll come to owning a Newman Daytona.

But with good examples of the original 2447 still available for not much more than a reissue, it seems an easy choice to go with the original version. Plus you get a Valjoux 72 movement, the same movement that’s in the Newman Daytona, which makes it a rel

From one of my friends. These long lugs added to the great panda dial... Hmmmm! Best, Nicolas

aka Heuer Carrera 2447 NST Cheers, HSTE

So, the simple story is that Heuer presented one to two hands-ful of these special dial Carreras to the then Volvo Board of Directors. Then being around 1970/71. The crazy thing is that the Heuer Shield had to make its way down to the 6 o'clock subdial -

In the world of vintage Chronographs linked to automotive, there are some stars, such as the Rolex Daytona, or this Heuer Carrera. This Carrera, in this panda configuration, is very nice looking, and has a cool factor which is indisputable. Not mine, but