Abercrombie & Fitch Co. by Heuer | Seafarer / First Execution Ref. 2446C

Heuer created the Seafarer for Abercrombie & Fitch as a specialized tool watch during the 1950s and 1960s, targeting the retailer’s adventurous, outdoors-focused clientele. This model uniquely merged a classic chronograph with a tide indicator, making it especially practical for sailors and coastal explorers by allowing them to track tidal movements alongside standard timing functions. This example is the rare First Execution 2446C, distinguished by its original silvered lumed hands—a hallmark of the earliest series. The "C" in its reference notes the use of its original Autavia stainless steel snap back compressor case. Offered here to a public market for the first time since it was sold new at Abercrombie & Fitch, this is a one-owner watch, adding significant provenance for collectors of vintage Heuer and purpose-built chronographs.

Watch Details

Brand: Abercrombie & Fitch by Heuer
Model: Seafarer / First Execution 2446C
Case Number: N/A
Serial Number: 111XXX
Movement Number: Cal. 721

Movement Details

Type: Manual
Jewels: 17
Complications: Chronograph, Tide Indicator

Case

Material: Stainless Steel
Diameter: Approx. 40mm
Lug to Lug Length: Approx. 48mm

Bracelet

Material: Genuine Crocodile
Length: Approx. 7.25 Inches (Not Including Watch Head)

Additional Information

Gender: Male/Unisex
Dial Color: Grey/Champagne
Crystal: Plastic
Year of Manufacture: Approx. 1968
Condition: Pre-Owned
Functionality: Functioning (Recently Serviced)
Box & Papers: N/A

Notes

This Abercrombie & Fitch Co. / Heuer features a 40mm unpolished stainless steel case that sits in overall good condition for its age. It shows light scratches throughout and a few small dings to its lugs. Its case back shows light scratches, most notably to what would be its 12 o'clock area. Its bezel shows light wear to its surface and some smaller dings to its steel edge. its dial shows an eye-catching patina with its grey surface having turned to a champagne color in areas. Its sub-registers have turned to a brighter gold/champagne color as well with some small marks visible in areas. It sports applied hour markers, steel stick hands, and a white central chronograph seconds hand. Its chronograph functions and resets properly and showcases good tidal function. This piece is powered by a cal. 721 movement and is fitted with a dark brown genuine crocodile leather strap and steel buckle. Its crystal sits in good condition. Overall, this Seafarer sits in great vintage condition, showing an incredible patina and wear consistent with its age.