Carrera 12 — Early First Execution; Black Dial (Standard Back)

Description

Carrera 2447 N, early first execution, with standard back (slotted); black dial with black registers

Date Introduced

1963

Movement

Valjoux 72

Case Measurements

Across Dial35.3mm

Serial No. 53781

This is a very early sample of the Carrera, produced during the Summer of 1963.  Photos courtesy of Hodinkee; used with permission.

Serial No. 53xxx

Photos courtesy of WatchPool24; used with permission.

Watch Details

Carrera 2447 N, early first execution, with standard back (slotted); black dial with black registers


Model

Carrera

Case Reference

2447

Model Reference

N

Dial / Register Colors

Black / Black

Hands

Polished steel hands, with luminous inserts

Date / Calendar / Moon

No

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Case Back

SS / Screwback -- slotted

Crystal

Plastic

Power

Manual

Movement

Valjoux 72

# of Registers

3

Chronograph Capacity

12 Hours

Date Introduced

1963

Catalog Dates

63

Serial Number Location

between lugs

Serial Number Ranges

53xxx; 54xxx