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Heuer. A large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
Lot 32

Heuer. A large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch

Sigend Heuer, Autavia, Ref. 2446 Compressor, case no. 109’878, circa 1969

Closed15 May 2017

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CHF 9,375

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Heuer. A large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
Sigend Heuer, Autavia, Ref. 2446 Compressor, case no. 109’878, circa 1969
Movement: mechanical, cal. Valjoux 72, 17 jewels
Dial: black with steel baton numerals with luminous dots
Case: snap on back, rotating bezel
Signed: case, dial and movement
Dimensions: 40 mm. diam

Specialist note

Reference 2446 C introducing a snap-back “compressor” case was launched in 1969, the back and seal providing improved water resistance. The case is furthermore of larger size compared to its screw-back peers, with distinctive angular lugs.