Heuer Carrera Gilt by swapping out the bracelet

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

a lovely sunburst silver dial with a matching handset

these are marks of a manufacture’s expertise

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

And despite the rugged exterior

Heuer Carrera Gilt by swapping out the braceletAs 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