Warranty
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
Long before the Carrera became a household name among collectors, Heuer was already producing some of the most charming and capable chronographs of the era. This elusive “Pre-Carrera” reference 2404, dating to the early 1940s, perfectly captures that formative period, where military-inspired practicality met the sporty design language that would later define generations of Heuer chronographs.
With its compact waterproof steel case, early round pushers, balanced dial layout, and beautifully utilitarian design, the reference 2404 embodies everything enthusiasts love about pre-Carrera Heuers: honest tool-watch character wrapped in understated elegance. It may not say “Carrera” on the dial, but one glance is enough to realize the magic was already there decades earlier.
Please read the condition report carefully and refer to the high-resolution pictures to help you assess the overall condition of the watch.
MODEL/REFERENCE: Heuer “Big Eyes” Pre-Carrera chronograph reference 2406. Production year circa 1942. Inventory Code: WK-32-20.
DIAL+HANDS: The eggshell white dial is balanced with great legibility in mind, thanks to its “big eyes” referring to the oversized, engine-turned subdials.
Although it shows subtle and homogeneous, the surface remains incredibly intact without scratches or chipping and retains its original imprint.
The luminous Radium Arabic numerals and inlaid dauphine hands are outstandingly preserved. The Radium lume has aged uniformly to a darker colour tone.
CRYSTAL: Plexiglass crystal, in very good condition, showing slightly visible marks.
MOVEMENT: The manual-wound, Landeron 13 calibre, a column wheel-operated movement that features a two-button, two-register chronograph display.
It is clean, signed, fully functional and keeps good time.
CASE: The two-body stainless steel case measures 35mm across and has a 42mm lug-to-lug. It is in good overall condition, with strong profiling lines, a brushed finish, even downturned lugs and a sloped bezel.
The surface displays various scratches and small dents throughout, consistent with age and careful use of the watch.
CASEBACK: The snap-on case back is in honest vintage condition, presenting various surface scuffs and scratches, over a concentric brushed finish.
The inner face features a perlage finish, along with crisp stamps.
CROWN + PUSHERS: The oversized winding crown is likely original despite being unsigned. It is in good condition and operates flawlessly, from winding to time setting.
The pump pushers operate crisply. They start, stop and reset the chronograph module exactly at 12.
BRACELET: 18mm, caramel-brown leather strap, with an unsigned pin buckle in stainless steel. A signed Heuer buckle is available upon request.
ACCESSORIES: watch roll.
WARRANTY: We guarantee the authenticity of the watch and provide a 12-month warranty covering its proper function. All guarantees are subject to our General Terms and Conditions.
Please feel free to ask any questions; we’ll be glad to assist. Personal or virtual viewing is available by appointment.
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We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund
We provide safe transaction and shipping
I personally help collectors source specific vintage and rare watches.
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Our business is built on your trust. We guarantee all our timepiece are authentic and as described / pictured or you will receive a full refund.
We guarantee the functionality of our watches. Please refer to the guarantee period stated in each product description. All guarantees are subject to the General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
Excluded from the warranty for defects are the accuracy, waterproof / water resistance, wear of the wristband and general wear and tear, scratches on the wristband or case, and damage to the glass / crystal.
CHRONOSCOPE is not liable for defects to the products caused by improper handling by the buyer or any third parties, as well as for general wear and tear.
The warranty for defects is null and void if the customer or a third-party attempt to repair the products themselves, unless prior specific written agreements have been made with CHRONOSCOPE
The compensation for the violation of contractual obligations by CHRONOSCOPE is limited to the amount paid by the buyer.
Due to the nature of vintage timepieces, all watches are sold as is. We will accurately describe the current condition and working order of all watches we sell to the best of our ability. Given that vintage watches are antique collector items, we do not provide any guarantee on movement accuracy, water-proofing or any other mechanical guarantee unless it is mentioned in the product description.
We check all watches when listing the watch for sales, and again before shipping. In rare cases, shipping can cause the movement problems. Therfore, please check all functions of the watch upon receipt. Should you find any issues, please notifiy us by email without dealy.
In the unlikely case you should not be satisfied with the watch you receive, contact us and we will work towards finding a solution.
We always looking for interesting vintage and contemporary watches and offer fair values. Please send us some pictures & a discription of what you have, and we will be glad to come back to you with an offer.
If you buy a watch from us, we can also offer a trade-in option.
Swiss Vintage Chronographs, for example Omega, Longines, Breitling, Heuer, Leonidas, Angelus, Excelsior Park, Zenith, Wakmann, Wittnauer but also other lesser known Swiss brands.
Swiss Vintage Watches: for example dives watches of various brands, but also dress watches in steel or gold
Contemporary Swiss Watches such as Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Zenith etc.
Quartz watches only from Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, IWC Vacheron Constatin and other High-End Swiss brands
Digital watches, only from Omega, Girard Perregaux and a few other High-End Swiss Brands
Ladies watches
Pocket watches
Japanese watches (not that they are not good, but i dont have much knowledge there)
Quartz & watches
We need pictures and a brief description of the watches that you intend to sell
Your price expectation, if you already have any
Send us your information by email to sourcing_chronoscope@gmail.com
We guarantee the authenticy and the function of the watch *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
In case the watch should not be as described and pictured, you have the right to return it to us and we will issue a full refund *
* pleaese refer to the warranty and returns policy, as well as to the General Terms and Conditions.
We provide safe transaction and shipping.
Wir garantieren die Echtheit und die Funktion der Uhr *
Sollte die Uhr nicht wie beschrieben und abgebildet sein, haben Sie das Recht, sie an uns zurückzusenden und wir erstatten Ihnen den vollen Betrag zurück *.
Wir bieten sichere Transaktion und Versand begrenzt auf den Betrag vom Käufer bezahlt.
* Bitte beachten Sie die Garantie- und Rückgabebedingungen sowie die Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen.