Heuer Microsplit Stopwatch - Original Box - Lake Placid 1980

Heuer Microsplit Stopwatch – Ref. 503.906 – Mechanical – Lake Placid 1980 – Original Box – Fully Working

For sale is a vintage Heuer Microsplit mechanical stopwatch, reference 503.906, a collectible timing instrument strongly associated with the XIII Olympic Winter Games – Lake Placid 1980. This model represents the golden era of Heuer’s professional timing equipment, used in sports, athletics, motorsport and official timekeeping environments.

Condition & Function
• The stopwatch is fully functional – starts, stops and resets correctly.
• The movement is clean and runs smoothly.
• Original black case, crown, loop and hands – very well preserved.
• Crystal clear, no major scratches.
• Case edges sharp, no cracks or structural damage.

Movement
• Mechanical lever movement,
• 7 jewels,
• Anti-magnetic,
• Shock resistant,
• Unbreakable mainspring,
• Stamped Heuer on bridges.

Reference & Markings
• Reference number: 503.906 (original factory sticker on the caseback)
• Original red/white Heuer specification label intact
• Correct period dial with black/white sector layout

Original Box Included

Comes with the original Heuer Microsplit box, marked as
“THE OFFICIAL STOPWATCH OF THE XIII OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES – LAKE PLACID 1980”.
The box shows natural storage wear, but remains complete and collectible.

Why This Model Is Sought After
• Genuine vintage Heuer timer (pre-TAG, pre-1985)
• Strong connection to Olympic timekeeping history
• Rare to find complete with original box and reference sticker
• Increasingly collectible among Heuer and motorsport enthusiasts
• Perfect for collections, display, or functional professional timing

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