Heuer Montreal PVD 110.501, 1975

This Heuer Montreal 110.501 is a mid-1970s example of a racing chronograph introduced as part of Heuer’s North American market-building ambitions. Grand Prix racing didn’t reach Montreal’s Île Notre-Dame Circuit until a couple of years after this watch's manufacture. Nevertheless, the distinctive PVD-coated racing Chrono exudes the atmosphere of 1975’s close-fought F1 season – a year the late, great Niki Lauda apparently called ‘the unbelievable year’. Now you can pick up an honest example of this distinctive bicompax Heuer Chrono. And transport yourself back to those unforgettable duals between Lauda, Hunt, Fittipaldi and Reutemann.

Calling all Heuer collectors

If you collect vintage Heuers, we’re sure you’ll want to look closer at this example of the Heuer Montreal PVD (physical vapour deposition) chronograph. Porsche Design may have been first to launch a PVD-cased watch, but Heuer’s Montreal came close on its horological heels. With its black case, tachymeter scale and bold red pulsations quadrant, it was always a striking design. Now, nearly half a century later, the Montreal remains, arguably, an ‘under-the-radar’ Heuer for collectors. But maybe not for much longer. Our feeling is that the market for Montreals is catching up with the ubiquitous Carrera, Autavia and Monaco. Now could be the perfect time to put one in your collection.

Back to the 1970s with your Heuer Montreal PVD

If your collecting interests extend beyond Heuer or TAG-Heuer, this is a distinctive piece for a motorsport watch fan to enjoy. Of course, we’ve serviced this watch and it comes with our reassuring guarantee – as well as an original PVD-coated stainless steel Heuer strap and a decent third-party leather strap.

Treat yourself, strap your Montreal on and savour the lines of a 42 mm cushion case (with distinctive left-hand winding crown) that screams 1970s. Then enjoy the nostalgia as you’re back in the era of Ford’s mighty Cosworth DFV V8 and Lauda’s howling, championship-winning Ferrari flat-twelve…

Technical & Condition

Condition: Dial: excellent (relumed hands); case: fair condition (excellent overall but in some areas, consistent with age and use, the PVD coating has rubbed off); crystal: fair, with some scratches consistent with age and use.

Crystal: mineral crystal

Year: c. 1975

Case size (exc. crown): 42 mm

Case material: Black PVD-coated steel

Movement calibre: Automatic Heuer-Buren Cal. 12 with six o'clock date and two-pusher chronograph function; recently serviced.

Strap/bracelet: Your watch will come with an Original Heuer PVD bracelet and a new aftermarket leather strap

Box and papers: Ours