Heuer Carrera 510.523 Lemania 5100
Heuer Carrera 510.523, Lemania 5100, c1983
I really enjoyed the PVD version of this model, so jumped at the chance of trying the stainless version. There is something alluring about the L5100 driven Heuers, they ooze rugged tool watch vibes. This Carrera model doing so without being oversized. It’s comfortable at 38mm across and it’s slender profile. As I have mentioned before when talking about the PVD model, this Carrera is surprisingly well balanced and comfortable, plus seems to suit many strap types – shark-mesh, NATO, leather, bracelet. (Pic above with aftermarket Hadley Roma bracelet)
Released in c1983, this was among the last in the line of the Heuers.. with TAG Heuer running down Heuer signed stock. It was also the last ‘Carrera’ signed model under Heuer (together with the PVD version). It has the ‘Autavia-esk’ sunburst graining to the upper case surface with polished sides. The Carrera is in the spotlight right now with the 50th Anniversary being this year, and this more modern model seems to get overlooked… maybe it’s because they aren’t that common, but it’s a pleasure to wear.
More reading here: http://chronomaddox.com/heuer/articles/carrera_article/_carrera_pt4.html
Seen in these catalogue on OTD…
1983 Catalogue / 1984-5 catalogue
Heuerville 
agreed, Stew… these are beautiful, elegant and very wearable chronographs… and they look great on a variety of straps… and I love the high-dome acrylic too! very glad I held on to mine 😉 cheers and Happy New Year!
Peter
December 31, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Man is that nice. Is that GMT? Thanks for showing these awesome pieces.
Antoniopd
January 6, 2014 at 4:29 am
Not a GMT, the ‘aeroplane wing’ orange hand is the minute chrono counter.
Heuerville
January 6, 2014 at 6:36 am
Gosh these are beautiful… a bit out of my league but something to aspire to. May I ask how big they wear? I’ve pored over specs but have a suspicion they wear a bit different to the quoted specs given the 15mm (?) thickness. Thanks for posting the lovely photos.
Ben
January 16, 2014 at 9:07 am
Ben, they wear really well.. the case has a fairly low profile, it’s the domed crystal that adds to the total thickness.
They tend to wear bigger.. as it is bezel-less.. so despite being under 40mm, the actual dial size is larger than a lot of big divers.
Heuerville
January 16, 2014 at 9:59 am
Thanks, that was my guess. I have to say I think it’s one of the best-looking Lemania 5100s out there. That and the EZM1. And Sinn 140/142. And errrr…. well they’re all nice really, the central-chrono hands just look so great. The only thing I’d prefer is 22mm lugs rather than 20mm… which I believe is the case with the also-beautiful Omega 176.007. I found a helpful size comparison via a WUS thread linking to these two photos:
http://s116.photobucket.com/user/eptaz/media/dimensions/carrera.jpg.html
http://s116.photobucket.com/user/eptaz/media/dimensions/seamaster.jpg.html
Ben
January 17, 2014 at 5:43 am
Interesting Ben. FYI, the Heuer Audi Sport has 22mm lugs: https://heuerville.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/heuer-audi-sport-510-533-lemania-5100/
Heuerville
January 17, 2014 at 11:04 am
Gorgeous shots Stu
Beautifully presented
I have mine in stainless on a black nylon tropic band
These are a lovely carrera case, with a great style and the omnipresent 5100 aesthetic for the dial
Sandy Zalstein
April 19, 2014 at 5:32 am
I am after one if anyone knows whereabouts..?
Chris
June 16, 2014 at 1:03 pm
If you are still looking for a 510.523 Carrera. I have one for sale New unworn
Patrick J
June 26, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Hi
Yes I am still looking,
Regards
Steve
Steve Buckland
June 27, 2015 at 6:47 am
Thanx but I found one a few months ago… They are beautiful. I would keep hold of it as they will only appreciate..:-)
barnslett
June 27, 2015 at 9:00 am
Found one on original Heuer strap and clasp a fee months ago. They really are a beautiful combination of movement and design. I would hold on to it if possible as it can only appreciate…
barnslett
June 27, 2015 at 9:05 am
I’m looking for a lemania 5100 balance for my Porsche watch
Can you let me know where I could get one
Thanks
Steve
October 11, 2014 at 8:00 am
I’m afraid I don’t know Steve. You could try this.. I’m pretty sure the 5100 shares a lot of component parts with an Omega movement – can’t remember which reference.. that might get you somewhere.
Heuerville
October 11, 2014 at 11:56 am
Thanks for your comments
I can’t believe they are almost non existent
Anyone else, please let me know
Steve
Steve
October 11, 2014 at 12:02 pm
Hi
I’m looking for the lemania 5100 balance or the full balance cock if this helps,
Steve Buckland
June 27, 2015 at 6:50 am
Hi, any idea if anyone is selling a heuer carerra 510.523. I realise this was posted a while back, regards Steve french_steven@ymail.com
Steven French
November 2, 2021 at 11:43 pm
No idea Steve, good luck with your search
Heuerville
November 3, 2021 at 10:28 am
Dear Heuer ville, I do still own mine, but I’m keeping it for the time Being.
Kind regards Chris
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Chris
November 3, 2021 at 12:18 pm