Heuer Carrera Gilt Tudor used off the shelf

Tudor used off the shelf Swiss movements rather than their own in-house calibres

and a breath of fresh air with its patented locking-bezel design from the late 1960's

And despite the rugged exterior

by swapping out the bracelet for a pair of lugs — which we have included with the watch — with a conventional two-piece strap

The Speedmaster Professional is perhaps the most distinctive chronograph in all of horology

Heuer Carrera Gilt Tudor used off the shelfAs far as we're concerned, a vintage Heuer Carrera is about as cool a chronograph as money can buy. Featuring amazing vintage looks, true motorsports pedigree, and a design penned by the man himself, Mr. Jack Heuer, the Carrera got its name from the legendary cross isthmus road race in Mexico known as La Carrera Panamericana. At least one other noteworthy international brand also borrowed this name for one of their products. (Hint: it has four wheels