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Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Dual Time Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and "Tropical" Dial
Lot 142

Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Dual Time Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and "Tropical" Dial

Signed Heuer, Autavia, GMT, Ref. 1163, Case No. 243'953, Circa 1971

Closed21 June 2017

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USD 24,375

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Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Dual Time Chronograph Wristwatch with Date and "Tropical" Dial
Signed Heuer, Autavia, GMT, Ref. 1163, Case No. 243'953, Circa 1971
Movement: Automatic, 17 jewels
Dial: "Tropical", luminous baton numerals with red accents, luminous hands, two white subsidiary dials, date
Case: Stainless steel tonneau-shaped, blue and red bezel, screw back, two round buttons in the band, 40mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: Heuer/Gay Frères stainless steel bracelet stamped 3 71, overall approximate length 8.5 inches

Specialist note

While tropical dials are most closely associated with vintage Rolex sports watches, they are also found on some other vintage sports watches, including this spectacular Autavia GMT reference 1163. Preserved in spectacular condition, it is an eye-catching watch for the many beautiful colors presented against the rich brown background of the dial. It is a watch worthy of a collection of important vintage sports watches.