I checked the old e-mail files and can confirm that the Champion watch listed for sale on ChronoTrader is a genuine Heuer model -- Reference 741-1 -- from the 1970s.

We see these listed from time to time, and have probably debated them previously. Here is one of the threads, from May 2009 --

http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/heuer/index.cgi?md=read;id=29298

Jeff

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: dear all,
: I think we've got the same discussion about a similar watch a few
: months ago. (FS on chrono24 by Jasper Bitter). A lot of members
: weren't really convinced about the authenticity (as always when
: unknown models pop up) of the watch and I can understand their
: feelings.
: John's way how to express his doubts wasn't the best, but I can
: follow his thoughts. Maybe Tim can show us more pics as it's
: always great the see unknown examples.
: Best regards,
: Gianni