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Heuer Carrera 1553 · The Index

Brands
Heuer
Carrera
1553

Carrera 1553

1972–?2 variants

C-case automatic Carrera on Calibre 15, with a 30-minute counter and small seconds instead of the 12-hour register.

Heuer 1553. · Photo: OnTheDash · © OnTheDash, used with permission · Source: https://www.onthedash.com/chronograph/carrera-reference-1553-n/

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Variants over time

Explore by production yearAll recorded years

19701974

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Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.

Variants

Silver Dial (S)1972–?
Silver dial with charcoal minute register and inner bezel.
Inner-bezel tachymeterDate

Reference specifications

Brand: Heuer
Model: Carrera
Reference: 1553
Category: Chronograph
Production: 1972–?
Case material: Stainless steel
Date: Yes
Crystal: Plastic

More specifications (2)

Movement

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Reference Points: The Heuer CarreraRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
Master Reference TableRead more at OnTheDash (opens in a new tab)

Blue Dial (N)1972–?

Deep blue dial with silver minute register and inner bezel.

Inner-bezel tachymeterDate

AutomaticAutomaticA mechanical movement wound by a rotor as the watch moves on the wrist.

Calibers

CalibreCaliberThe designation of a watch movement, identifying its design or movement family. 15

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

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