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Heuer. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
Lot 7

Heuer. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial

Signed, Heuer, Autavia, Ref. 2446C, Case No. 110'023, Circa 1970

Closed6 December 2018

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USD 17,500

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Heuer. A Very Rare and Fine Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
Signed, Heuer, Autavia, Ref. 2446C, Case No. 110'023, Circa 1970
Movement: Manual, Cal. 72, 17 jewels
Dial: Black, baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, three white subsidiary dials
Case: Stainless steel, black bezel, engraved screw back, two round buttons in the band, 38.5mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Associated leather strap, associated steel buckle
Accompanied by: An Heuer Guarantee dated December 19, 1972

Specialist note

The combination of features that this Heuer Autavia possesses, including the Valjoux 72 movement and the “inverse panda” dial produced by Singer make this watch somewhat similar to 1960s Rolex Daytona models, and it is thus no surprise that these have risen significantly in value and interest in recent years. The present lot is preserved in excellent condition and it is rare to find one of these with the original guarantee.