Monza 150.511 - Automatic Chronograph - Watch Only (1976)

Heuer Monza 150.511 - Automatic Chronograph - Watch Only (1976)

Launched in 1976 to commemorate Ferrari's Formula One World Championship and Niki Lauda's Drivers' title, the Monza is one of Jack Heuer's most evocative racing chronographs. With its cushion-shaped case, asymmetric dial and red-accented racing aesthetic, this reference captures a defining moment in motorsport horology.

Details:

• Reference: 150.511
• Year: 1976
• Case Size: 39mm cushion case, brushed and polished finish
• Crystal: Acrylic (Plexiglas)
• Dial: Matte black with red accents, applied luminous baton markers and combined tachymeter/pulsometer scale on the outer flange
• Sub-dials: Small running seconds at 10, 30-minute chronograph register at 3 (with red 0-30 arc)
• Date: Window at 6
• Crown: Positioned at 9 - the signature of the Calibre 15 movement
• Movement: Heuer Calibre 15, automatic chronograph, 17 jewels, 21,600 vph, 42-hour power reserve, micro-rotor architecture
• Strap: Brown suede leather (aftermarket)

Set Includes:

• Watch only

Condition:

• Overall grade: 7/10
• Honest vintage example with light, even signs of wear consistent with age and use
• Dial, hands and luminous plots showing pleasing tritium patina
• Aftermarket brown suede strap fitted; original Heuer signed crown and fluted pushers present

The Monza 150.511 remains a touchstone of 1970s racing design - its asymmetric dial, left-hand crown and red graphic flashes make it instantly recognisable on the wrist and one of the most collectible Heuers of the era.