edwinowl 180 Posted May 21, 2017 Finally got this beauty finished after a long haul. Managed to pick this up from an upstanding member ( you know who you are) and take it on to the next level after she had been stored in a drawer for over 40 years. Heuer Silverstone burgundy calibre 12 with a one owner provenance. Fully serviced now and gen second hand found after a long search and considerable ££ as parts for these are rare. I have left the hands and glass original, they are well worn but i think it's important I had the leather strap handmade in Italy which I'm sure you agree compliments this rare bird. A gen Heuer buckle is all that's left to invest in but she's a keeper. As some of you know these were re issued 2010 I think but not the burgundy. Anyhow. Few pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 21, 2017 I like the dial color... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffon22 44 Posted May 21, 2017 Super watch ,someone has a NOS (same model/colour) on Ebay for £13.200. with an increasingly large crowd of followers . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted May 21, 2017 That is simply brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted May 21, 2017 m lucky enough to get my mitts on another Silverstone.. this time the beautiful Bordeaux, or ‘Red’. It’s interesting that the three Silverstones have different finishes to the dials. The Fume has the sunburst dial, the Blue is lightly brushed and metallic, and the Red, seen here is a flat colour. This may seem ‘plain’ compared to the slightly more exotic finishes of it’s brothers, but the finish of the red dial is sublime. The gloss bordeaux, is wonderful. It has a simple an alluring quality that reflect the ambient light in a wonderful manor.. sometimes it appear almost blue,well, more bluey-purple. Other times it is full red, then almost black. This is a quote from heuerville. To be fair the dial does take on differing colours depending on light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,741 Posted May 21, 2017 That's a stunner mate :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffon22 44 Posted May 21, 2017 here are a couple I took , wears bigger than its actual size suggests, and the Cal 12 movement is a work of art , I believe it was Heuer who made the first ever chronograph Automatic , yes its an automatic, the micro rotor is hidden in there between the layers . you have to see it in the flesh to get just how wonderful the red dial is . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted May 21, 2017 Thanks graham. Fully serviced now. They are a work of art indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted May 21, 2017 That really is a lovely piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusty peters 0 Posted May 22, 2017 Micro rotor hidden between the layers? You certainly have my attention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffon22 44 Posted May 22, 2017 yes, its a fairly complex movement, it was used also by Breitling, hamilton etc. the rotor is silky smooth and keeps the watch well topped up with the minimum of effort. here is a Cal 11 , same movement apart from some very minor differences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted May 23, 2017 What a superb timepiece, you have really fine taste Andy. I wasn't aware of this colourway before, the strap was chosen perfectly in terms of shade& replicating period correctness..... Enjoy it in the finest of health mate & I look forward to more of your projects.................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted May 24, 2017 Beautiful watch! And these are a very nice size (42mm i think) for a vintage piece. Definitely a keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites