1940s Heuer 'Big Eyes' Ref. 5408 Chronograph

Why This Watch Matters This is one of the most striking early Heuer chronographs you will ever come across. The Full Story Heuer has a rich history of tool watch production. Whether it's stopwatches or chronographs, the Swiss brand knows a thing or two about timing events, particularly of the sporting variety. This circa 1940s chronograph features a creamy two-tone dial, a luminous dial and hands, and engine-turned "big eyes" sub-dials that line up nicely with the central axis of the hands. Overall, it has a very balanced aesthetic and the dial is just full of interesting details to pick out – like that  Early Heuer chronographs like this are not the easiest things to find in the vintage watch world, especially in clean condition like this one. The sub-dials on this example are quite large and are sometimes referred to as "Big Eyes." These large sub-dials were used for maximum legibility. The tone of this dial has turned creamy with the outer minute track showing in an almost silver or