Heuer Carrera Cal. 12 in 18k - Authentic?

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Hello all,

a friend of mine bought this Heuer Carrera. I'm not an expert, but I've had a few 1153's. What do you think of the watch? In my opinion, the combination of the dial and the hands did not exist like this. Or the watch is totally rare...

Best, Andreas

 
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The dial is unfortunately faked (most likely reprinted from a less-valuable Chronomatic model) as are the hands.

The movement also likely did not come from a Heuer originally, as that bridge plate is far shoddier than any authentically seen - compare to the 'SEVENTEEN JEWELS' etc etc on the other bridge.

Case is plated, likely from a 110.255 CHN.

Given how the watch is clearly intended to deceive I would stay far away from it.