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HEUER, Autavia. Round chronograph wristwatch. Reference
See original version (French)
319
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HEUER, Autavia. Round chronograph wristwatch. Reference
See original version (French)
Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
Judicial lot
Description
HEUER, Autavia.
Round chronograph wristwatch. Reference
2446. Circa 1960. Steel case signed. Black dial with
three sub-counters, luminescent dots and hands.
Signed hand-wound mechanical movement.
Diameter: approx. 39 mm. Rice grain strap with
folding clasp, signed and hallmarked "Gay Frères",
Size: approx. 18 cm. No case or papers.
The name Autavia is a contraction of the words "automobile" and "aviation". This line was originally launched by Heuer
for on-board chronographs for cars. It was not until 1962 that Jack Heuer decided to relaunch the model as a wristwatch.
as a wristwatch.
This legendary model was worn by numerous racing drivers in the 1960s, including Jo Siffert, Mario
Andretti and Jochen Rindt, whose name is now associated with the nickname of the version we are presenting.
This is the second version of the launch reference, the 2446, which retains the dauphine hands while adopting sub-dials.
smaller sub-counters.
See original version (French)
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