Picked up a Heuer

[wildman0609]

I picked up a Heuer at the weekend, I have no info on it apart from what I have briefly researched online. Its marked 750-501 so I believe its a Pasedena, I just liked the look of it. does anyone know anything about pasedena's? what years were they made?

The crystal is quite scratched, I'm not 100% sure if I want to get it replaced, any one have an idea of how much it will cost?

It seems to be keeping good time at the moment, but the minute counter on the chronograph is about 2 minutes slow an hour, but the seconds are spot on. Once the timer is between 30 & 60 minutes the minute counter doesn't tick over on a couple of the minutes. I'm quite happy to leave it with this problem as most things I time are only a couple mins. But if its a quick fix its worth sorting. Would this typically be covered by a warranty?

I'd also like to get a better strap on it, has anybody got any recommendations for where to by from, brands etc?

[andy_s]

It's a 7750 movement, so service should be cheap and easy (and what is needed I think).

It's probably from mid/late eighties, the 510-501 was about 84 and after a short run was replaced by the 7750 version with some overlap. There are catalogues on OnTheDash archives. TAG bought out Heuer in 1985, but there were plenty of Heuer only watch dials to be stuck into watches, so the logo transition appears a little later on current models of the time.

The shrouded lugs and PVD makes strap choice interesting - a rally type looks OK I think, or maybe a Di-Modell Chronissimo.

Edited by andy_s on Monday 24th March 14:13

[GCH]

A bit of polywatch should have that crystal looking well again.

[Podie]

IIRC, the Pasadena was the most expensive watch in the 1982 catalogue (more than the Monaco).

I have a 750.503-1 which is a Pasadena. In the late Heuer / pre-TAG days there was a bit of a mess with the numbering, so the "-1" was added to denote steel rather than PVD.

Crappy iPhone pic - Pasadena (750.503-1) and Montreal (750.503)





No name on the dial means it's probably a later watch, circa 1982. They were certainly made earlier than that as well (78/79 IIRC).

Will dig out a link...

Edited by Podie on Monday 24th March 14:26

[Podie]

Two articles here from Heuerville (Stewart knows his stuff).

Pasadena - http://heuerville.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/pasaden...

Montreal - http://heuerville.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/heuer-m...

The "fellow collector" mentioned in the Montreal article is me, and it refers to the blue dialled watch in the photo I posted before.

Stewart can probably help more with identification, or join OntheDash - http://chronocentric.com/forums/heuer

[andy_s]

Yeah Podie - I'm arse-about-face, the 7750 was early eighties, the 5100s used from '83 after Leonidas/Heuer was bought by Nouvelle-Lemania. All dead by '86 when TAG take over.

[wildman0609]

GCH said:

A bit of polywatch should have that crystal looking well again.

Its proper glass not plastic so I assume this won't work?

[wildman0609]

Podie said:

Two articles here from Heuerville (Stewart knows his stuff).

Pasadena - http://heuerville.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/pasaden...

Montreal - http://heuerville.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/heuer-m...

The "fellow collector" mentioned in the Montreal article is me, and it refers to the blue dialled watch in the photo I posted before.

Stewart can probably help more with identification, or join OntheDash - http://chronocentric.com/forums/heuer

Thanks Podie. some great information. I do prefer the look of the faded black coating to the shiny stainless steel though. But a quick look through that Montreal page I think I'm going to have to look for one of those next.

[Podie]

wildman0609 said:

Thanks Podie. some great information. I do prefer the look of the faded black coating to the shiny stainless steel though. But a quick look through that Montreal page I think I'm going to have to look for one of those next.

You're welcome. My Pasadena is a genuine NOS watch. Owned by a Heuer employee and left in a safe for 30 years - even had the sticker on the bottom.

The Montreal was found looking quite sorry for itself. The case has been refinished to the original burst finish, the chrono hand repainted and a replica strap and buckle added - in place of the TAG deployant clasp it came with! Needs a service though.

[GCH]

wildman0609 said:

GCH said:

A bit of polywatch should have that crystal looking well again.

Its proper glass not plastic so I assume this won't work?

I would be very surprised if it had a sapphire crystal instead of acrylic. Lots of scratches are a giveaway too

[andy_s]

GCH said:

I would be very surprised if it had a sapphire crystal instead of acrylic. Lots of scratches are a giveaway too

It's mineral I think.

[andy tims]

"On the dash" is always worth a look for Heuer info.

[michael gould]

I would have thought the glass would polish out......it will make a hell of a difference to the look of your new purchase.......would be interested to know how you get on with it and see some pics post polish

[wildman0609]

andy tims said:

"On the dash" is always worth a look for Heuer info.

I spent far too much time on there yesterday. great resource.