The second of my challenges is to find the lowest serial number Carrera 1153.

This week I had the great pleasure of receiving a 1153 S with a very low serial number (147304) and all the hallmarks of the first execution Carrera (post Chronomatic). These include:

- 3,6,9,12 hour register
- Tachymeter scale from 50 to 200 with TACHY at the “3” position
- Thin polished steel hour and minute hands with black centre stripe
- Steel hour markers with single black centre stripe (to match the hands)
- Calibre 11 movement
- Early Mk 2 Gay Freres bracelet dated 3/69 with small Mk 1 type clasp

(see images below detailing these features)

Over the years the 1153 evolved with changes in hour and minute hands, Tachy scale, hour markers and of course movement from Calibre 11- i through to Calibre 12. I have seen many examples with a combination of these parts so I was thrilled to find this early one with all these features and such a low serial number. I do have record of one earlier serial number at 147186 which means that Heuer designated 147xxx to the Carrera 1153 case. So where are all the 1470xx , 1471xx and 1472xx’s.

So lets see if we can uncover those 1153 Carrera S or N’s with a lower serial numbers than 147304. Images of the watch would be appreciated.

Regards
Paul
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