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Heuer

Ref. 73663

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
CHF11,875
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Heuer
Year
Circa 1971
Reference No
73663
Case No
201'638
Model Name
Autavia 'Arabic' Orange
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. Valjoux 7736, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Gay Frères double grain bracelet, endlinks stamped HLF, max length 215mm
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Heuer folding deployant clasp
Dimensions
41mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Catalogue Essay
This example of reference 73663 displays beautiful and unusual all lume Arabic elongated numerals further adorned by orange accents on the dial. Along with reference 741.603 that displays red accents on the reverse panda dial, this model is the only one that includes such architectural styled numerals. Produced in no more than 250 examples, this model is fitted with a minute and hour scale on the bi-directional rotating bezel and houses a manual caliber Valjoux 7736.

This particular model drastically contrasts with most examples of this reference that present the usual Heuer design with applied hour markers to appeal to race car aficionados. As most of these particular models were found with military issue numbers for the Kenyan Air Force, one may believe that this design was made upon military specifications to allow a better legibility in the dark. It is rare to find and non military signed version of this reference and in such beautiful condition.

The present watch with its sublime and unusual design would add an exotic touch to an existing Heuer collection or be the perfect find for a collector seeking unconventional pieces.

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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