1940s Heuer Single-Button Chronograph Pocket Watch

Why This Watch Matters An excellent example of Heuer’s deep heritage with timing sporting events, this pocket chronograph comes off as sporty as a pocket watch can. The Full Story Heuer, from the beginning, was always known for its timing instruments. The brand's founder, Edouard Heuer, patented a keyless winding system via the crown in 1869. Then, in 1887, he patented the "oscillating pinion" for a stopwatch design, which allows the crown to act as the push button to start and stop the chronograph function. Coming from a rich history in innovation, this Heuer single-button chronograph is housed in a 50mm stainless steel case. It was likely produced as a precise, sport timing instrument with legibility at the forefront of its design. The large black painted Arabic numerals, separated from the center of the dial by a concentric circle divider, along with a beautifuly silvered finish of the minute track maximize visibility, breaking the large dial up so the wearer can glean informatio