Heuer
Rally-Master Triple Set --
Authentic Triple Set from the Late
1960's
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This
Heuer Rally-Master set is special in two respects:
(1) this is an authentic triple-set; these three
timers have been together since birth; this set was
not "put togther" from three singles, but all three
timers were purchased together and have remained
together as a set, since the late 1960's; and (2)
all three pieces have just been overhauled, by
TAG-Heuer's vintage department, and are running
strong.
This
set was purchased by a rally driver in the late
1960's, and used for a few years, until it was
stored for approximately 30 years. I purchased
the set from the family of the original owner, and
have recently had the set restored -- all three
movements fully overhauled; all crystals replaced;
and hands repainted with luminous. The dials are
beautiful, and evenly aged on all three pieces, and
were not re-touched in the restoration.
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Master
Time (above): This is the later version of the
Master Time, with numerals 1-through-12 on the
dial. This one is an absolutely amazing "runner",
and ran within -- seconds per day over a period of
two weeks. This dial is as clean as you will find,
with no visible marks or blemishes.
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Monte
Carlo (above): This is the matching later version
of the Monte Carlo, 12-hour stopwatch. As with the
Master Time, the Monte Carlo and Auto Rally have
just been overhauled, keep good time and operate
properly (start / stop / reset). Together, the
Master Time 8-day clock and the Monte Carlo 12-hour
stopwatch formed the Rally-Master. These legendary
instruments were used by most of the 1960's rally
teams -- Ferrari, Porsche, Mini Cooper, Ford, Saab,
Jaguar, etc.
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Auto-Rallye
(above): This is the one that makes this set so
special. The original owner added an Auto-Rallye
60-minute stopwatch to the Rally-Master pair to
complete his triple set. Notice that the
Auto-Rallye and the Monte Carlo have the matching
decimal minutes scales on the dial -- this is the
version that the rally drivers and navigators used
to time their contests.
This
set comes on a triple-plate. It is not marked
"Heuer", but is believed to be authentic. These
triple-plates can sell in the $300 to $500 range.
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This
is a very special Rally-Master set. In eight years
of watching these Heuer dashboard timers on ebay
and other dealer websites, I have seen five or
fewer of the authentic triple sets -- meaning
triple sets that have been together throughout
their lives, rather than being put together many
years later or for purposes of sale. This one
remained in excellent condition over the years and
has been freshly overhauled by TAG-Heuer's vintage
department. Buy this very special set to complete
the restoration of your vintage rally car, for your
desk, or for the showcase. You won't find a better
one!!
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Questions
or Additional Photos
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If
you have any questions, require adidtional
information or would like to see more photographs,
you can send an e-mail to jeffstein@aol.com.
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Payment
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Immediate
shipment with money order or bank check; personal
checks OK, with shipment only after check clears;
bank wire accepted, with buyer to add cost of
receiving funds; US dollars
only.
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Shipment
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Buyer
pays actual cost of shipping, plus insurance
(required); will ship
internationally.
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Auction
Information / Please Bid Early
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Another
Heuer triple set was sold on ebay in April 2007;
you can review that auction by clicking
here.
After the reserve has been met, I will consider
ending the auction early to sell to the current
high bidder. Accordingly, I would encourage you to
bid early.
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Additional
Information
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For
additional information about Heuer dashboard timers
and timepieces, go to OnTheDash.com.
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