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It's Difficult to Date These Old Solunars

It is difficult to date these watches.

We know that there were two versions of the 1950s Solunars (easiest way to tell the difference is the size / construction of the pusher for the tide dial), but we don't have good information about when Heuer cut over to the first execution to the second execution. I don't believe that any of these Solunars appeared in catalogs. And, yes, we have serial numbers in the 917xxx range, on other watches, but it is difficult to plot these onto a time line.

Yours is the second execution of the Solunar. Looking at the style of the case and the markings, my best guess would be mid-to-late 1950s.

It's a great looking watch, whenever it might have been made!!

Jeff

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: Hello everyone,
: I just recently purchased a Heuer Solunar watch and was wondering
: what year it was produced and possibly how many were made. The
: serial number is on the case frame #917569. Any help or
: suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

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