FS: 1940s Heuer One Button Chronograph in 18 ct. Gold

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FS: 1940s Heuer One Button Chronograph in 18 ct. Gold

Something a little different with an interesting story.

1940s Heuer one button chronograph with all chrono functions working correctly.

Manual winding nickel lever movement, black dial, gilt Arabic numerals, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30-minute register, polished case with snap-on back, with inscription (includes the date '1942' on the case-back) dial signed Heuer, case and movement signed Gubelin, 34mm diameter.

The watch belonged to Mario Mylius (1912-1980). He was from quite a prominent family in Basel, and rose to the rank of Colonel in the Swiss Army, and was a champion equestrian, winning countless prizes, over many decades. He was also responsible for purchasing and managing the horses for the military, (bought from Austria, Spain, Ireland and other sources).

Herr Mylius meeting Prince Philip at an equestrian event.

Herr Mylius competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics (on 16th August), where he represented Switzerland in the Individual Three Day Event (as a Lieutenant), and was the youngest competitor in the event. His horse at the time was called 'Saphir'.

Herr Mylius competing

The 1942-inscribed Heuer was one of the many prizes Mario won in later life (as the inscription on the case-back attests; a show-jumping competition in Luzern, 1942).

The watch has remained within the family until the present day.

£3200 GBP plus full insured delivery at cost

I will have the watch delivered from the UK if sold.

Thanks for listening!

Thomas
www.heuerheritage.co.uk