In 1974, a distinctive two-counter chronograph in an elliptical case was debuted by the Swiss watchmaking house of Heuer. Crafted from stainless steel, the Silverstone watch was characterized by a winding crown at 9 o'clock, a handsome dial with a sharply concave rehaut and bezel, and a pleasingly symmetrical arrangement of chronograph hour and chronograph minute counter in concert with a window-style date indicator. The harmonious form of the case was further enhanced by a high polish finish, and a perforated leather strap which called to mind the gloves worn by race car drivers.

In 2009, TAG Heuer announces that the Silverstone chronograph will again see production as a limited edition. With press photos now available, it is clear that the timepiece is quite a faithful reproduction of the vintage original. Case and dial design successful recall the 1970's-era Silverstone watch, right down to such minutiae as the white lacquered hands and chronograph subdials. Dial options are

Source: Vialuxe News