{"product_id":"early-1960s-heuer-carrera-2448n-18k-solid-gold-black-dial","title":"Early 1960's Heuer Carrera 2448N – 18K Solid Gold Black Dial","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"heuer-carrera-2448n--18k-gold-black-dial-c196768\"\u003eComing Soon! Heuer Carrera 2448N – 18K Gold Black Dial, \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA superb\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeuer Carrera 2448N\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein solid 18K yellow gold, featuring an original matte black dial and classic three‑register chronograph layout from the golden age of the Carrera. This mid‑1960s example combines the elegant 36 mm gold case, faceted lugs, and clean dial design that made the early Carreras icons of understated motorsport style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 18K case carries correct Swiss 18K\/0.750 hallmarks and Heuer‑Leonidas SA signature inside the back, confirming a true solid‑gold Heuer case rather than a later recase or conversion. The dial is original, with applied gold baton markers, matching gold hands, and the period CARRERA \/ HEUER shield at 12 o’clock. Inside beats Heuer’s trusted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValjoux 72‑family manual‑wind chronograph movement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(the same base movement used in Rolex Daytonas of the period), delivering crisp column‑wheel actuation and proven reliability. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrown and pump pushers are original\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the watch’s factory character and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAdding to its appeal, this Carrera was a bespoke presentation piece: the dial is factory dual‑signed with the name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“E. G. Schaubert”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the watch was presented by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a retirement gift to Everett G. Schaubert, a senior executive who handled the Goodyear Tire account and was involved with NASCAR in the 1960s. The presentation in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1967\/68\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealigns perfectly with the serial range and period of the reference, and this well‑documented story lends the watch\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enotable corporate and motorsport provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhile also supporting the originality of the dial and its printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHeuer Carrera 2448N in SOLID 18K gold, not plated or filled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAll‑original black dial \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eOriginal crown and pushers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eValjoux 72‑family movement, shared with contemporary Rolex Daytonas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eNotable, documented provenance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a Sears Roebuck presentation watch to an executive tied to Goodyear and NASCAR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eA rare opportunity to own a reference‑correct early gold Carrera with a genuinely interesting backstory—an elegant 18K chronograph to wear, enjoy, and talk about for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45683257934015,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ashton-blakey-antiques.com\/products\/early-1960s-heuer-carrera-2448n-18k-solid-gold-black-dial","provider":"Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}