Heuer. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Lot 168 HEUER
Mario Andretti Autavia

Heuer. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Signed Autavia, Heuer, Ref. 3646, case no. 96’599, Circa 1965

Closed13 November 2017

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CHF 17,500

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Heuer. A Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Autavia, Heuer, Ref. 3646, case no. 96’599, Circa 1965
Movement: cal. Valjoux 92, manual, 17 jewels, signed
Dial: signed
Case: screw back, 38.5 mm. diam., signed

Specialist note

This third execution Autavia has garnered the nickname the “Mario Andretti Autavia” as the legendary driver wore a similar reference 3646 while racing in the 1960s. These early Autavias have beveled lugs and cases that are particularly sensitive to polishing. 

The present example is remarkable for being preserved without polishing, the angle of the beveled lugs are sharp and clearly defined, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the watch.