The OnTheDash Guide to Bonhams Auction of the Haslinger Collection. The Bonhams Auction of the Haslinger Collection of vintage Heuer chronographs will be held on Wednesday, December 15th, in London, England. Complete information regarding the auction is available through Bonhams online catalog for the auction. Special thanks to Paul Maudsley, of Bonhams, and Arno Haslinger for their contributions to this webpage. Information about the watches is derived from the auction catalog. Photos of the watches were taken by Clemens Kois. The copyright for these photos belongs to Arno Haslinger, and these photos are used OnTheDash, with his permission. Any further use of these photographs is prohibited. For purposes of the following table: Lot refers to the lot number in the Bonhams catalog issued for this auction; click on the lot number in the column, to see the detailed description of the watch in Bonhams online catalog, including information about the movement, condition and history of the model. The online catalog also includes additional images of each of the watches. Photo -- click on the camera icon in any row, to see a high resolution photo of the watch (950 pixels wide). Watch -- these are the titles of the lots, used in Bonhams auction catalog Description -- a simple description of the watch, in the language of today's collectors. Estimate -- taken from Bonhams auction catalog, and stated in pounds Sterling, Euro and US dollars Comments -- my own comments about the watch, its place in the auction, the desirability of purchasing, or other thoughts about the watch. Jeffrey M. Stein November 13, 2010 This webpage copyright Jeffrey M. Stein, 2010; Photographs used with the permission of Arno M. Halsinger, all rights reserved. Lot Watch Description Estimate Comments 19 Autavia, Ref 1163 MH, 1970 first automatic Autavia after the Chronomatics, circa 1969-70 (based on flat "V" in Autavia) L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900 -5,400 . 20 Carrera, Ref 2447 D, 1966 three-register Carrera, with blue decimal minutes track L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900 -5,400 some collectors believe that the decimal minutes track is the "real thing" for a racing watch, as this is how time was measured in rallies; blue track on early Carreras is especially pretty 21 Camaro, Ref. 7228S, 1968 18 karat gold, three-register Camaro L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 the ultimate development of the Camaro; the feel of the Carrera 1158, at a more reasonable price. 22 Carrera, Ref. 3647T, 1964 two-register Carrera 45, with red tachymeter track; early version, with "Ed. Heuer & Co." on the bridge L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 only the early Carreras have the "Ed. Heuer & Co." signature on the bridge 23 Montreal, Ref 110.503N, 1972 Caliber 12 Montreal, in steel, with black dial and white registers; applied markers L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5400 . 24 Carrera, Ref. 1153S, 1970 Rare silver dial, with brown recorders; recorders have no ridges and are flat. L1,1630-2,200 E2,200-2,700 $2,1630-3,400 unique color scheme suggests that this may be a prototype; silver-tan dial, with brown regsiters; a rare opportunity, as we cannot expect to see another one 25 Autavia, Ref. 2446M, 1963 first execution manual-wind Autavia features large recorders, steel-edged dauphine hands and Minutes bezel L3,000-5,000 E3,600-6,100 $4,600-7700 very nice sample of first execution Autavia; many collectors will tell you that these are the best looking Autavias ever made . . . period!! 26 Monaco, Ref 1133B, 1969 "Transitional" Monaco features metallic blue paint and polished steel hands, with squared ends L6,000-8,000 E7,300-9,700 $9,300-12,000 the Transitional Monacos have attracted a big following over the past year, and this one is a nice sample 27 Autavia, Ref. 741603 GMT, 1974 Rare manual wind GMT, in 1970's style case; Valjoux 7741 movement L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 we probably see one or two of these per year, but I can;t recall one in this amazing condition 28 Monza, Ref.150.511, 1975 Black PVD Monza, with Caliber 15 movement L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 unusual to find the chrome-cased Monzas in such nice condition; samples usually show much wear and tear, and have lost some plating 29 Calculator, Ref. 110.633, 1977 Rare Calculator has black dial, with black registers; has Heuer logo and "Automatic Chronograph", but not the "Calculator" name L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 the super rare "non-Calculator Calculator", has a unique black-tan-white color scheme, but does not have the name "Calculator" on the dial 30 Autavia, Ref. 2446 GMT Early execution of manual wind GMT, in compressor (snap-back) case L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 unusual to find these early ones in New Old Stock condition 31 Carrera, Ref. 2447S, 1965 Silvered dial, with starburst finish (characteristic of the Carreras circa 1965) L2500-3500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5400 one of the icons, an absolute classics . . . killer starburst finish!! 32 Camaro, Ref. 7220 NT, 1968 Three-regsiter Camaro, deep charcoal dial with orange tachymeter track and chrono needles L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 perhaps the most distinctive of the Camaros; no other Heuer features this charcoal / orange color scheme 33 Carrera, Ref. 3147S, 1966 Rare Carrera 45 Dato (early execution), with Indianapolis Motor Speedway logo on silvered starburst dial L6,000-8,000 E7,300-9,700 $9,300-12,000 one of the unique watches in the auction; rare early Carrera 45 Dato, with Indianapolis Motor Speedway logo 34 Autavia, Ref. 11630, 1974 .black-dialed automatic Autavia, with dark gray registers and orange accents L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 . 35 Daytona, Ref. 110.203B, 1976 blue-dialed Daytona L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 described as "two-toned"; blue Daytonas exhibit a unique color transition as they age, and this one is moving from the original blue toward the brown / tan palette. [fume version is Lot 77] 36 Silverstone, Ref. 110.313R, 1974 Red Silverstone on red leather strap L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 plain and simple, a red Silverstone on the original red Corfam strap. 37 Carrera, Ref. 3147N, 1966 First execution of the Carrera 45 Dato, with black dial and registers; date at 12 o'clock, with red numerals for the date L3,500-4,500 E4,300-5,500 $5,400-7,000 .early version of the Carrera 45 Dato 38 Autavia, Ref. 73663 MH, 19163 Rare black-on-black three-register Autavia features Bund style painted lume numerals; pilots style chrono second hand L2500-3500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5400 one of Heuer's late executions of the Autavia, features Arabic numerals and pilots style hands; exceptionally good condtion 39 Autavia, Ref. 1163 MH, 1974 "Viceroy" style Autavia, with MH bezel L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 ."Viceroy" version had tachymeter bezel; this version is the same as the Viceroy, except with Minutes / Hours on the bezel 40 Carrera, Ref. 1153S, 1972 Students watch has the "Uhrmacherschule Solothurn" name on the dial, rather than "Carrera" or Heuer L1,600-2,200 E2,200-2,700 $2,1630-3,400 .A "student's watch", project from watchmaking school; Carrera components, but no "Carrera" or "Heuer" on the dial; Hamilton Caliber 12 movement 41 Monaco, Ref. 73633G, 1971 gray / black three-register manual-wind Monaco L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 the slate gray dial features metallic grain, and black registers 42 Montreal, Ref. 110.501N, 1976 Black PVD Montreal, with black / black dial and painted luminous markers L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 black-on-black Montreal, in black PVD case 43 Carrera, Ref. 2447 ST, 1968 "Panda" Carrera, with tachymeter track L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 "Panda" versions of the Carrera are rare; tachymeter track makes it even more rare, and adds a racing element 44 Solunar, Ref. 279603 automatic watch shows high and low tides, by a rotating inner bezel (operated by a second crown) L1,800-2,200 E2,200-2,700 $2,800-3,400 one of the two non-chronographs in the auction; not sure why this one made it into the big show 45 Verona, Ref. 110.213G, 1978 gray / gray Verona in steel case; one of the few Caliber 12s to use the red date disc L2,500-3,000 E3,000-3,600 $3,900-4,600 Veronas tend to be under-appreciated and under-valued; this is a great sample of a very pretty execution; metallic gray dial has beautiful color and grain 46 Montreal, Ref. 110.503W, 1976 Caliber 12 Montreal, with white / black dial and applied markers L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 Montreals featured blue, black, gold and this very, very white dial 47 Calculator. Ref. 150.633, 1972 Caliber 15 Calculator, with blue dial L1,500-2,000 E1,800-2,400 $2,300-3,100 48 Autavia, Ref. 11630 MH, 1977 Gloss black dial with gray regsiters; case-back has military crest of the Argentinian Air Force and issue number L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 very rare to find a military watch in New Old Stock condition 49 Carrera, Ref. 2447 NT, 1969 black / white Carrera, with tachymeter track L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 Carreras with contrasting subs are coveted by collectors; tachymeter track is a "plus" for the racing crowd 50 Camaro, Ref. 73345T, 1970 gold-plated, two-register Camaro; brushed gold dial, with black registers and tachymeter track L1,400-1,800 E1,700-2,200 $2,200-2,800 perhaps a "poor man's" version of the 1158 CHN Carrera 51 Autavia, Ref. 2446M, 1964 manual-wind Autavia, with first execution case, second execution dial, as worn by Jochen Rindt L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 the "Rindt" versino of the Autavia 52 Carrera, Ref. 2448S, 1970 gold-plated Carrera; with silvered dial in "standard" configuration L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 53 Cortina, Ref. 110.233NC, 1977 Caliber 12 Cortina, with black dial and integrated bracelet L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 Cortinas have begun to find a following;an under-appreciated Heuer, ready for the rise [white version is Lot 75] 54 Carrera, Ref. 110.573F, 1974 Barrel-shaped Caliber 12 Carrera, with two-toned striped fume dial, and dark gray registers L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 called a "two-tone" dial, it shows many shades and nuances, depending on the angle and lighting; exceptionally good, seen in the metal 55 Jacky Ickx, Ref. 4291631R, 1972 Red Easy Rider chronograph, with the Jacky Ickx name on the dial L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 a fine sample of an awful Heuer; not taken seriuosly by most serious collectors; Jacky Ickx has autographed the box, and dated it February 15, 1973 56 Carrera, Ref. 3647D, 1966 White-dialed Carrera 45 (two register), with blue decimal minutes track L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 this Carrera is good evidence in the argument that two-register Carreras might be prettier than the three-register brothers 57 Autavia, Ref. 7763MH, 1967 Two register Autavia, case-back has military crest of the Argentinian Air Force and issue number L2,000-2,500 E2,400-3,000 $3,100-3,900 the Argentinian Air Force used a variety of Autavias, and this is one of the rare versions 58 Carrera, Ref. 3647N, 1966 Black-dialed Carrera 45 (two register), with tachymeter track; dial has "MG" logo and the name "E.W.Gonzalez" L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 one of the Carreras with racing, written right on the dial, in the form of the distinctive "MG" logo; see he Indianapolis Motor Sprredway Carreras, Lots 33, 59 and 67 59 Carrera, Ref. 3147N, 1968 black-dialed Carrera 45 Dato, with Indianapolis Motro Speedway logo on the dial L7,000-9,000 E8,500-11,000 $11,000-14,000 of the three "Indy" Carreras in the auction, this is the only one with a black dial; see also Lots 33 and 67 for the white ones. 60 Monza, Ref. 150.501, 1975 Caliber 15 Monza, in black PVD. L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 61 Carrera, Ref. 7753D, 1969 two-register Carrera 30, with starburst finish on the dial and black decimal minutes track L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 rare Carrera 30 can be dated to 1969. 62 Carrera, Ref. 1553N, 1972 Caliber 15 Carrera, deep blue dial, with brushed metallic silver register and horizontal bar L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 horizontal grain on the paint (main area and horizontal stripe is stunning [silver version is Lot 79] 63 Monaco, Ref. 73633B, 1971 three-register, manual-wind Monaco, with blue dial and white registers; with box and cardboard sleeve L5,000-7,000 E6,100-8,500 $7,700-11,000 new old stock is rare, but to see this one in the original box, with the cardboard sleeve is unprecedented; likely to see "premium" for this set 64 Montreal, Ref. 110.503BC, 1974 stainless steel Montreal, blue dial with white registers, and painted luminous markers L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 65 Skipper, Ref. 7764 MH, 1970 manual-wind Skipper in compressor (snap-back) case L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 very rare to see a Skipper in this mint condition; most have seen rough treatment 66 Silverstone, Ref. 110.313B, 1974 blue Silverstone, on original graduated steel bracelet L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 the blue Silverstone, as worn by Regazzoni, is one of Heuer's ultimate icons 67 Carrera, Ref. 3147S, 1968 silver-dialed Carrera 45 Dato, with Indianapolis Motro Speedway logo on the dial L5,000-7,000 E6,100-8,500 $7,700-11,000 one of the three "Indy" Carreras in the auction; see also Lots 59 and TBD. 68 Carrera, Ref. 2447N, 1967 early version of the three-register, black-on-black Carrera, with silver printing on the dial (rather than the more common white printing) L2,200-2,800 E2,700-3,400 $3,400-4,300 69 Autavia, Ref. 1163MH, 1971 the "Derek Bell" Autavia features the Minutes / Hours bezel, with polished steel hands and 3-6-9-12 on the hour recorder; Caliber 11 L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 box signed by Derek Bell is a nice extra. 70 Calculator, Ref. 110.633, 1972 blue-dialed Calculator, with Caliber 12 movement L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 71 Carrera, Ref. 3647N, 1964 black-dialed, first execution Carrera 45, with "Arcola" logo on the dial L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 another Carrera, with a promotional logo on ths dial 72 Carrera, Ref. 3147N, 1968 black-dialed Carrera 45 Dato, with markings indicating issuance to Jordanian Air Force L1,800-2,200 E2,200-2,700 $2,800-3,400 this one shows the wear and tear that some collectors like to see on a military-issued watch; rare Jordanian militray-issued 73 Autavia, Ref. 2446H, 1969 three register Autavia, with markings indicating issuance to Argentinian Air Force; rare hour bezel L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 among the Autavias issued to the Argentinian Air Force, it is rare to see the 2446C, with hour bezel 74 Carrera, Ref. 73653N, 1972 three register Carrera, with deep blue dial and white registers L1,800-2,500 E2,200-3,000 $2,800-3,900 75 Cortina, Ref. 110.233R, 1977 white-dialed Caliber 12 Cortina, with black hands and Roman numerals L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 Cortinas are rare, and many collectors are favorably impressed when they see them in the metal for the first time [black version is Lot 53] 76 Carrera, Ref. 1153S, 1972 silver-dialed Caliber 12 Carrera, with black registers; second execution of the automatic Carreras L1,800-2,200 E2,200-2,700 $2,800-3,400 77 Daytona, Ref. 110.203F, 1976 fume-dialed Daytona L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 fume Daytonas may become lighter or mottled as they age, and this one is beginning "the change". [blue version is Lot 35] 78 Autavia, Ref. 1163T, 1970 early version of the "Siffert" Autavia; polished steel hands; 3-6-9-12 on the hour recorder;flat "V" in Autavia; no "Swiss"; Caliber 11 L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 nice looking "Siffert" Autavia; early version and unique in not having the word "Swiss" above the date window; uncertain of the reason for this feature 79 Carrera, Ref. 1553S, 1979 Caliber 15 Carrera, silver dial, with dark gray register and horizontal bar L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 [deep blue version is Lot 62] 80 Montreal, Ref. 110.503B, 1972 stainless steel Montreal, blue dial with white registers, and applied steel markers L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 the blue dial with applied markers may be the most common version of the Montreal, but there's good reason for that; many collectors want their Montreals to be blue 81 Autavia, Ref. 1163V, 1974 "Viceroy" AUtavia, with markings indicating issuance by Israel Defense Forces; special white hands for military use L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 IDF Autavias are rare, and there is considerable variation in the executions; the "Viceroy" style, with the bright white hands is unique, in my experience; stunning 82 Carrera, Ref. 1153N, 1971 gray/blue dialed Caliber 12 Carrera, with white registers; co-branded "Abercrombie & Fitch" L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 the blue / gray is a pretty version of the Carrera, and the co-branding makes this one very rare 83 Autavia, Ref. 1163T, 1972 later version of the "Siffert" Autavia; brushed steel hands, with blue accents; 3-6-9-12 on the hour recorder; Caliber 12 L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 later version of the "Siffert" Autavia, shows beautiful patina on the lume 84 Autavia, Ref. 11630 GMT, 1976 black dial, with gray registers; orange accents; yellow GMT hand L3,000-4,000 E3,600-4,900 $4,600-6,200 85 Carrera, Ref. 110.573B, 1974 barrel-shaped Caliber 12 Carrera, with two-toned striped blue dial, and dark gray registers L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 [fume version is Lot 54] 86 Carrera, Ref. 110.255, 1978 gold-plated Caliber 12 Carrera, with champagne dial and black registers L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 at a quick glance, this one looks very similar to the 18KG version (Ref. 1158) 87 Autavia, Ref. 1163T, 1974 later version of the "Siffert" Autavia; white painted steel hands, with black inserts and blue tips; 1-through-12 on the hour recorder L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 the "Albino" hands (white painted steel) are unique, in my experience, and give this "Siffert" a distinctive look 88 Carrera, Ref. 1153N, 1969 super rare "Chronomatic" version of the Carrera, gray / blue dial is more towards charcoal, while the standard production Carreras tend toward blue L7,000-9,000 E8,500-11,000 $11,000-14,000 we have seen less than five Chronomatic Carreras, and this is the only one in NOS or mint condition; this is one of the stars of this auction, in an understated way 89 Carrera, Ref. 2547N, 1968 Carrera 12 Dato, with black dial and white registers; blue accents (date numerals and crescent tip of date hand) L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 the collectors' favorite version of the Carrera 12 Dato, and for very good reason; condition described as "excellent" 90 Skipper, Ref. 15640, 1974 Carrera 15 Skipper, with blue bezel L1,000-1,500 E1,200-1,800 $1,500-2,300 91 Verona, Ref. 110.215N, 1978 black-dialed Verona in steel case, with gold-plated bezel; gilt and white-edged hands L1,800-2,200 E2,200-2,700 $2,800-3,400 92 Carrera, Ref. 150.573B, 1974 barrel-shaped Caliber 15 Carrera, with two-toned striped blue dial, and black register L2,000-3,000 E2,400-3,600 $3,100-4,600 93 Verona, Ref. 110.213N, 1978 black-dialed Verona in steel case; white hands with luminous inserts L2,500-3,500 E3,000-4,000 $3,900-5,400 the jet black dial makes this the most dramatic execution of the four Veronas 94 Autavia, Ref. 1163T, 1969 rare "Chronomatic" version of the Siffert Autavia (white dial with black registers); has original box and sales receipt from August 1969 L10,000-15,000 E12,000-18,000 $15,000-23,000 perhaps the most exceptional watch in the entire auction -- the earliest-dated sample of the Chronomatic that we have seen in the collectors' community, with the original box and store receipt 95 Silverstone, Ref. 110.313F, 1974 fume (brown) Silverstone, on original graduated steel bracelet L4,000-6,000 E4,900-7,300 $6,200-9,300 viewed "in the metal", this Silverstone is nothing short of stunning; the tone of the dial changes at every angle, from silver to brown, and all shades in between 96 Carrera, Ref. 1158 CHN, 1972 18 karat gold automatic Carrera; champagne dial with black registers and black date disc L7,000-9,000 E8,500-11,000 $11,000-14,000 the 18 karat automatic Carreras have been "hot" over the past year, but we have not seen any that are New Old Stock 97 Camaro, Ref. 73345T, 1970 two-register Camaro, in gold plated case; tachymeter track on the dial L1,400-1,800 E1,700-2,200 $2,200-2,800 98 Monaco, Ref. 74033N, 1974 black-dialed manual-wind Monaco, in black PVD case L10,000-15,000 E12,000-18,000 $15,000-23,000 there are probably 20 of the black PVD Monacos in the collectors' community, but we have only seen one or two in New Old Stock condition 99 Monaco, Ref. 1133B, 1970 the "Steve McQueen" Monaco; Caliber 12 automatic; blue with white registers L7,000-9,000 E8,500-11,000 $11,000-14,000 100 Silverstone Limited Edition, 2010