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Heuer Pre-Carrera reference 3645 — Gold-filled case, near mint condition

1965 | Stainless steel | Manual | 35.0mm

Sale price€3.400,00

Before the Carrera, before the Monaco, there was this. The reference 3645 belongs to Heuer's pre-Carrera era — chronographs produced in the late 1950s and early 1960s that established the maison's reputation for sporting timekeepers before Jack Heuer gave them their defining identity. Clean, purposeful, and entirely unaffected by trends, they represent Heuer at its most honest.

The gold-filled case — a layer of gold mechanically bonded to a steel base, standard practice for quality dress-sport watches of the period — presents in near mint condition, retaining its original surfaces with exceptional integrity. The warm tone of the gold against the two-register white dial creates a composition of quiet elegance: applied gold baton indices, guilloché subdials at 9 and 3, and the period Heuer shield logo that collectors have come to treasure.

The pusher-and-crown configuration visible on the case band is classic pre-Carrera architecture — small round pushers, a case profile that photographs as well today as it would have in 1960.

Near mint condition throughout. A rare Pre-Carrera in a configuration seldom found this well preserved.

Heuer Pre-Carrera reference 3645 — Gold-filled case, near mint condition
Heuer Pre-Carrera reference 3645 — Gold-filled case, near mint condition Sale price€3.400,00

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference   3645
Year  
1965
Diameter  
35.0 mm
Movement  
Manual
Dial color  
Champagne
Case material  
Stainless steel
Bracelet material  
Leather
Accessories

CONDITION

Case  Very good
Dial  Very good
Movement  Serviced
Hands 
Very good
Crown  Very good
Warranty   12 months

Heuer

Founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in St-Imier, Switzerland, Heuer became a pioneering force in precision chronographs. Known for its innovative chronograph designs and connections to motorsport, the brand introduced the first automatic chronograph in 1969 with the Carrera and Monaco collections becoming iconic. In 1985, Heuer was acquired by TAG Group, forming TAG Heuer, continuing its legacy of precision and style.

Throughout its history, Heuer was deeply involved in motorsports, and its association with the racing world has made its watches a symbol of performance and speed. The brand’s timepieces, especially the Carrera and Monaco, have been highly sought after by collectors for their bold designs and historical significance. Even after becoming TAG Heuer, the brand continues to honor its heritage while innovating with modern designs and cutting-edge technology, maintaining its status as a top luxury watchmaker.