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Heuer
Ref. 1163 GMT First Execution
Autavia
A fine stainless steel chronograph dual time wristwatch with date, left-handed crown and Gay Frères bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$80,000 - 120,000€9,400 - 14,100$10,000 - 15,000
HK$118,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Heuer
- Year
- Circa 1970
- Reference No
- 1163 GMT First Execution
- Case No
- 205’326
- Model Name
- Autavia
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, 11, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel <em>Gay Frères </em>bracelet, 190 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel <em>Heuer </em>twinlock folding deployant clasp, stamped 1.71
- Dimensions
- 42 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed</em>
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Vintage Heuer Autavia has grown hugely in popularity in recent years. This reference 1163 GMT First Execution with 24 hours calibrated bezel is fitted with the caliber 11 movement and was introduced to the world as the first automatic chronograph in 1969. The crown is unusually placed at 9 o’clock and the watch is still fitted with its original Heuer, Gay Frères bracelet. In extremely attractive and original condition, the present watch represents the world’s first automatic chronograph.
Literature
Heuer
Swiss | 1860This 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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