Launched in the mid-70s, at a time when demand was strong for automatic or quartz movements, this Autavia GMT model powered by the manual wind caliber Valjoux 7741 mechanism needed to find means to stand out in the watch market. Conscious about the challenges this manual watch had to face, the brand decided to pay special attention to the design of its dial, gifting this timepiece with a powerful bright yellow second time zone hand beautifully contrasting with the red accents on the hands and 30 minutes counter. Unfortunately, despite this attention to detail, this model did not encounter the success it deserved and sales were below the brand's expectations.

In the world of collectors, the commercial failures of the past make the success of the present and today, over 40 years after its original launch, this striking example has become a coveted timepiece of which less than 20 pieces are known to exist. Furthermore, it presents itself today in virtually New Old Stock condition still retaining an intact red sticker on its caseback and with no signs of aging. Indeed, a true time capsule to the delight of the savvy collectors!