Heuer Kentucky

Kentucky Connection: Released in 1970s, the Heuer Kentucky was designed to honor the world-renowned Kentucky Derby. It captures the essence of horseracing through its sporty, classic chronograph aesthetic. The original presentation box (often a saddle-shaped leather pouch) further reinforced this horse racing connection, making it one of Heuer’s most conceptually coherent models from that era.

Rarity: While not as widely produced as other iconic Heuer models like the Carrera or Monaco, the Kentucky is considered quite rare, especially with its distinctive "Kentucky" textured silver/white dial and integrated bracelet. Its unique design and limited production run during a specific period make it a highly desirable collector's piece today.

Reference: 750.705

Production Era: 1970s

Movement: Automatic chronograph movement based on the Valjoux 7750 caliber.

Case: Stainless steel case with brushed finish details and the characteristic "Kentucky" design featuring four decorative screws on the bezel.

Case Diameter: Approximately 39 mm (excluding the crown).

Case Thickness: Approximately 14.5 mm.

Dial: Textured silver/white dial with gold-tone applied indices and hands, a chronograph layout with three sub-dials (seconds, minutes, and hours), and a tachymeter scale.

Calendar: German day and date display.

Bracelet: Original integrated stainless steel bracelet with a Heuer-logoed clasp.

Crystal: Mineral crystal (or acrylic, depending on the production period).

Crown & Pushers: Gold-tone crown (potentially Heuer-logoed) and two gold-tone chronograph pushers.

Case Back: Screw-down stainless steel case back.