1940s Heuer 'Big Eyes' Chronograph Ref. 2406

Why This Watch Matters Who doesn't love a glossy black dial? The Full Story Heuer has a long history of tool watch production. Whether it's stopwatches or chronographs, the Swiss brand is intimately familiar with the professional timing of events, particularly of the sporting variety. Heuer would come out with many different chronographs over the years in a variety of styles. The watch we have here today is a chronograph from the 1940s featuring a glossy black dial with luminous dial and hands, as well as engine-turned sub-dials that line up nicely with the central axis of the hands. Overall, it has a very balanced and beautiful aesthetic. The sub-dials on this example are quite large and are sometimes referred to as "Big Eyes." Since these chronographs were meant to be used, the luminous dial, hands, and large sub-registers were all made with function and legibility in mind. This watch is an early example of a screw-back chronograph from Heuer and has a slightly different construction