{"product_id":"heuer-pasadena","title":"Heuer Pasadena","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ce29b531b088770-23\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003eIntroduced in 1979, the Heuer Pasadena (Ref. 750.501) is one of Heuer’s late mechanical heavyweights.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003eLaunched during the height of the Quartz Crisis, it displays a rugged, tactical aesthetic inspired by sports car dashboard instruments.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eIt was a pivotal transition point for Heuer, moving away from their expensive Calibre 12 automatic movements to the highly efficient, robust Valjoux 7750. This established the iconic 12-6-9 layout that remains a chronograph industry standard.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_0ce29b531b088770-24\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eThe configuration is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24\"\u003eaccurate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e for the later production runs of this model (roughly 1981–1983). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eWhile early PVD (black coating) variants sometimes featured a signed shield, Heuer frequently used crisp, unsigned crowns on their stainless steel and late-run \"No Name\" Pasadenas, like this example.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"5\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eHeuer omitted the name to streamline and declutter the dial.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"7\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eDuring this financially turbulent era, Heuer routinely sourced standard, unbranded\/unsigned Valjoux 7750 ebauches straight from the factory to save on production costs, hence the unnamed movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heuer, Pasadena Ref 750.501 - Version 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e:  c.1982\/3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Cal. Valjoux 7750, automatic chronograph.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService History:\u003c\/strong\u003e  2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Stainless steel with screw-in case back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e 41mm (case diameter), 45mm lug-to-lug, 14mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e:  unsigned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:   \u003c\/strong\u003enew leather grey strap and stainless steel buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug Widt\u003c\/strong\u003eh:  20mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWatches modelled on a 7” (18cms) wrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eThis is a lovely example of Heuer's early 1980s chronographs. The dial which is perhaps more dark grey gunmetal than black after nearly four decades is in great condition and all chronograph features function perfectly. The watch was serviced recently (with new mainspring and gasket) and is running strongly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIt's been paired with a new 'caviar' coloured leather strap which I think really goes well with the watch. The indented subdials were an evolution on this model and look great and really catch the light. The deep rehaut on the tachymeter scale is still extremely clear and the faded but consistent lume on hands and indexes is nice and creamy as is the lovely faded red\/orange seconds hand.   It's \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea watch that has been used and its scratches and tiny dints show a well-lived live since the 1980s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Chronicle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54347205804369,"sku":"0059","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4148\/5649\/files\/Heuer-2.jpg?v=1784295649","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagechronicle.co.uk\/products\/heuer-pasadena","provider":"Vintage Chronicle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}