Manufacturer: Heuer
Year: 1962
Reference No: 2446M
Movement No: 457'018
Case No: 49'506
Model Name: Autavia 'Big Sub', 1st execution dial , 2nd execution hands
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 72, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Original Heuer Corfam strap
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Heuer "sun" buckle
Dimensions: 39mm. Diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories: Accompanied by the Original Certificate of Guarantee confirming date of sale of the present watch on August 5th, 1963 and Heuer swing tag.
Literature: The present watch is illustrated in "Heuer Autavia Chronographs 1962 – 85" (2nd edition) by Richard Crosthwaite & Paul Gavin, pages 28 -37
Catalogue Essay
A regular in the pit lanes, Jack Heuer knew all too well the importance of accurate timekeeping. The dashboard watches of the late 1 950s, that he had developed, were already a great improvement with their larger minute hand and much larger digits. However, the Jack of legibility and his subsequent misread on the Autavia dashtimer cost him a race win in a local rally event. This event was detrimental in the designs of the chronographs he was planning on launching. Their smaller size meant that the features on the dial had to be even clearer and crisper so that there could be no timing discrepancies. The first series Autavias, from the early 1960s, thus had oversize starkly contrasting registers and often, as with this lot, large Dauphine hands (luminous fi/led, as are the numerals and bezel. The presence of a particular rotating bezel, such as in this case a minute bezel, made this chronograph the perfect tool watch.
The present watch also sports the earlier Mark 1 "small" pushers and a domed crown, which were fitted to the early batches, but have often been lost or changed at service. Other early features are the Ed. Heuer signed movement and caseback with individual movement number.
In the autumn of 1961 Jack Heuer, alongside his production team, decided to create the Autavia (the name coming from a combination of the words Automobile and Aviation) as their first named chronograph series. Prior to that point they had not made a chronograph wristwatch with a turning bezel and the Autavia would have this new feature on both models (round and tonneau cases) with a choice of division markers. Two types of bezels were available, one with 60 separate one-minute divisions, that would allow the wearer to set a marker for a defined interval of Jess than one hour and another with a 12-hour division that would allow the time in another time zone to be displayed.
The first Heuer advertising brochure from 1 962 shows bath the reference 2446 and the reference 3646 under the title "New AUTAVIA Chronographs for pilots, sportsmen, divers and scientists'; showing that Heuer was promoting the collection across all spectrums and trying to appeal to all markets. A wonderful quote from the brochure states, "Guaranteed to function perfectly at altitudes up to 35, 000 feet or depths of 330 feet underwater': This attitude of making robust tool watches, which were fit for many purposes, was to become the building blacks of the Heuer range.
The current demand for the early Autavias has never been stronger and collectors are realiz1ng how rare examples like this present first execution watch are in comparison to other great chronographs from the same era which share the same Valjoux 72 movement.
Over the past 10 years, only a handful has appeared on the international auction market, let alone in this truly outstanding condition. Not only is th1s example in the finest condition, it may also be the most complete and original piece yet seen on the market. This timepiece with its vivid modern looks and powerful design proudly embodies the genetic template of the Autavia. It is featured prominently in the Heuer Autavia Chronographs 1962-85 book by Richard Crosthwaite & Paul Gavin.
Artist Biography
Heuer
Swiss • 1860
This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.
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Heuer

Ref. 2446M
An extremely rare and fine stainless chronograph wristwatch with big subsidiary dials and large bezel accompanied by Original Certificate of Guarantee.

1962
39mm. Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
CHF80,000 - 120,000

Sold for CHF137,500

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The Crosthwaite & Gavin Collection: Exceptional Heuer Chronographs From The Jack Heuer Era

Geneva Auction 11 November 2017

1
Heuer
Ref. 2447S
Model: Carrera "Eggshell White"
A very fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with matt eggshell white dial, three subsidiary registers.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF30,000
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2
Heuer
Ref. 1153N
Model: Carrera, "Abercrombie & Fitch" Chronomatic
A beautiful and extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date window and bracelet, retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Estimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF37,500
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3
Heuer
Ref. 2446M
Model: Autavia 'Big Sub', 1st execution dial , 2nd execution hands
An extremely rare and fine stainless chronograph wristwatch with big subsidiary dials and large bezel accompanied by Original Certificate of Guarantee.
Estimate CHF80,000 - 120,000
Sold for CHF137,500
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4
Heuer
Ref. 2447SN
Model: Carrera 'Big Eyes'
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with panda dial and large black subsidiary registers.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF32,500
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5
Heuer
Ref. 3646M
Model: Autavia ' Big Sub' 1st execution dial, 2nd execution hands
An exceptional stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with a 30-minute subsidiary register, black dial and minute bezel.
Estimate CHF50,000 - 80,000
Sold for CHF87,500
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6
Heuer
Ref. 740.303N
Model: Monaco "Dark Lord"
A very rare square shaped black PVD-coated stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, two subsidiary registers, date at 6 o'clock, orange chronograph hands, box, guarantee booklet and hang tag.
Estimate CHF35,000 - 50,000
Sold for CHF52,500
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7
Heuer
Ref. 73463
Model: Autavia 'Siffert Color'
A very fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with blue accents on the panda dial, date located at 6 o’clock, tachymeter bezel and bracelet.
Estimate CHF5,000 - 7,000
Sold for CHF16,250
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8
Heuer
Ref. 2447SNT
Model: Carrera, '2nd execution dial '
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with rare ‘tropical’ subsidiary registers, tachymeter scale and bracelet.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF35,000
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9
Heuer
Ref. 2447NST
Model: Carrera
A very attractive and sporty stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with reverse panda dial, tachymeter scale and original red presentation box.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF30,000
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10
Heuer
Ref. 1163T
Model: Autavia "Siffert 2nd execution with Flat V"
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, blue accents on the dial, tachymeter bezel, bracelet and original guarantee.
Estimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF26,250
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11
Heuer
Ref. 3147N
Model: Carrera 'Indianapolis Speedway'
A fine and extremely rare stainless steel calendar chronograph wristwatch with black dial made for the Indianapolis Speedway shop.
Estimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF32,500
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12
Heuer
Ref. 1153S
Model: Carrera
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with red chronograph hand, date aperture at 6, tachymeter scale ring and bracelet.
Estimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
Sold for CHF7,500
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13
Heuer
Ref. 2447
Model: Carrera
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with blue decimal scale, bracelet, original guarantee and hang tag.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF20,000
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14
Heuer
Ref. 1563T, case further engraved 1163V
Model: Autavia 'Exotic'
A fine and rare stainless steel calendar chronograph wristwatch with orange accents on the dial, tachymeter bezel, box and papers.
Estimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF31,250
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15
Heuer
Ref. 1158S
Model: Carrera
A fine and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with silvered dial featuring two registers and tachymeter scale, and date at 6 o’clock.
Estimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF22,500
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16
Heuer
Ref. 2447S
Model: Carrera "Yachting"
A very attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with rare tropical dial featuring register at 3 o'clock displaying blue-printed sailing indications.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF58,750
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17
Heuer
Ref. 2446CSF
Model: Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer
A very fine and extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, tidal indication and hours/minutes bezel retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch.
Estimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF32,500
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18
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19
Heuer
Ref. 2446CSF
Model: Mareographe
A fine and extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with grey dial displaying blue tidal indication and hours/minutes bezel.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF37,500
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20
Heuer
Ref. 2447
Model: Mareographe
An extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with silvered dial featuring subsidiary register with blue-printed tidal indication.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF31,250
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21
Heuer
Ref. 11063P case further stamped 11063V
Model: Autavia Diver 100
A rare stainless steel chronograph divers' wristwatch with date aperture located at 6 o'clock, Mercedes type hand and bracelet.
Estimate CHF6,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF13,750
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22
Heuer
Ref. 110'573B
Model: Carrera "Angolan FAPLA, Barrel case"
An extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with blue dial, date and bracelet made for the Angolan armed forces.
Estimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
Sold for CHF31,250
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23
Heuer
Ref. 7753
Model: Carrera "LuM - FAé Belgian Airforce"
A fine and extremely rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and two subsidiary registers, made for the Belgian Air Force.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF30,000
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24
Heuer
Ref. 3147N
Model: Carrera "Dato 45, Jordanian, 2nd execution"
A fine and incredibly rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and date aperture at 9, made for the Jordanian Air Force.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF22,500
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25
Heuer
Ref. 2446C GMT
Model: Autavia GMT
A very fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with dual time zone indication, box, instructions and numbered swing tag.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF27,500
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26
Heuer
Ref. 2547NS
Model: Carrera "Dato 12"
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with reverse panda dial featuring triple calendar, 12 hour subsidiary register and bracelet.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF17,500
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27
Heuer
Ref. 1163GMT
Model: Autavia GMT
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with second time zone indication, tropical dial and colorful hands.
Estimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF30,000
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28
Heuer
Ref. 2446
Model: Autavia GMT '1st execution'
A very fine and exceptionally rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with dual time zone indication and 24 hour bezel.
Estimate CHF50,000 - 80,000
Sold for CHF75,000
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29
Heuer
Ref. 3147N
Model: Carrera "Dato 45"
A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with red date located at 12 o'clock, black dial and 45 minute subsidiary register.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF20,000
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30
Heuer
Ref. 741.603 GMT
Model: Autavia GMT
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with dual time zone indication, date and bright yellow GMT second time zone hand.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF25,000
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31
Heuer
Ref. 1163GMT
Model: Autavia GMT
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date window positioned at 6 o'clock, dual time zone indication and bracelet.
Estimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF15,000
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32
Heuer
Ref. 73663
Model: Autavia 'Arabic' Orange
A very fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with orange hour markers, Arabic numerals, minute/hour bezel and bracelet.
Estimate CHF5,000 - 7,000
Sold for CHF11,875
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33
Heuer
Ref. 1163MH
Model: Autavia 'Siffert Flat A'
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, blue accents on the dial, hour and minute bezel and original guarantee.
Estimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF20,000
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34
Heuer
Ref. 2446H
Model: Autavia 'All Lume' 4th Execution
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, three subsidiary registers and hour bezel.
Estimate CHF35,000 - 50,000
Sold for CHF46,250
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35
Heuer
Ref. 7753SN
Model: Carrera
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with silver dial featuring two black subsidiary registers and bracelet.
Estimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF17,500
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36
Heuer
Ref. 2446M
Model: Autavia '2nd execution'
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with reverse panda dial with creamy subsidiary registers and minute bezel.
Estimate CHF30,000 - 45,000
Sold for CHF32,500
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37
Heuer
Ref. 1163MH
Model: Autavia 'Orange Boy'
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date aperture at 6, orange accents on the dial, presentation box and guarantee.
Estimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF25,000
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38
Heuer
Ref. 2446M
Model: Autavia '3rd execution Transitional'
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with reverse panda dial, white subsidiary registers and minute bezel.
Estimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF22,500
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39
Heuer
Ref. 1158CHN
Model: Carrera "Ferrari"
A fine and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date aperture at 6, two subsidiary registers, tachymeter scale, box and guarantee.
Estimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF35,000
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40
Heuer
Ref. 1133B
Model: Monaco 'McQueen'
A very fine and rare square shaped stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date aperture located at 6 o'clock, bracelet and box.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF30,000
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41
Heuer
Ref. 2446H
Model: Autavia 'Rindt'
A very fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with matt black dial, white subsidiary registers, hour indication on the bezel and bracelet.
Estimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF37,500
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42
Heuer
Ref. 1163T
Model: Autavia 'Siffert' Chronomatic
An important and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date aperture at 6 o'clock, blue accents on the dial, tachymeter bezel, original box.
Estimate CHF50,000 - 80,000
Sold for CHF68,750
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TAG Heuer
Ref. CBE2111.BA0687
Model: Autavia "Limited Edition Jack Heuer's 85th birthday"
An extremely attractive special edition stainless steel chronograph with panda dial and hours/minutes bezel made to celebrate Jack Heuer's 85th birthday. Graciously donated by TAG Heuer Manufacture, to benefit "Save the Children"
Estimate CHF5,000 - 10,000 •
Sold for CHF37,500
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Ref. 2446M
An extremely rare and fine stainless chronograph wristwatch with big subsidiary dials and large bezel accompanied by Original Certificate of Guarantee.