No Reserve
8063
Heuer
Ref. 1163
Autavia, “Orange Boy”
An attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with orange luminous accents, date, Gay Frères bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
Estimate
HK$25,000 - 40,000•︎
€2,700 - 4,300
$3,200 - 5,100
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Heuer
Year
Circa 1971
Reference No
1163
Case No
242’410
Model Name
Autavia, “Orange Boy”
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 12, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Heuer Gay Frères bracelet, endlinks stamped “HLF”
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Heuer deployant clasp, stamped Gay Frères “4.71”
Dimensions
42.5mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Heuer blank guarantee, hang tag and fitted presentation box.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- Worn by racers and cherished by Champions, the Heuer Autavia was the watch spotted on the wrist in the pits and paddocks during the 70s. Steve McQueen, Jochen Rindt, Jo Siffert, Mario Andretti just to name a few who famously wore the model, with some models even nicknamed after these legends.
- Heuer launched in 1969 its first automatic chronograph movement, the caliber 11. Housed in their three iconic chronograph models at the time which were the Carrera, the Autavia and the Monaco, this movement was soon replaced by the more robust and more accurate caliber 12, featuring a gilt plate instead of a nickel plate.
- The present watch is powered by this gilt caliber but what makes it even more remarkable is to be found on the dial. The early 70s saw the use of bright colors in design. The watch industry also took up on this trend and Heuer offered the ref. 1163 with orange accents on the dial.
- The present watch, nicknamed "Orange Boy" features a black dial with white registers and bright orange luminous accents. With its iconic C-shaped case and winding crown on the left, this example features the MH bezel (Minutes and Hours) as well as a desirable Gay Frères bracelet that gives this chronograph the extra allure that brings you back to the glorious days of the 70s. Furthermore, it is accompanied with the Heuer box, guarantee and hang tag. With vintage Heuers slipping under the radar in recent years, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire the cools of 70s.
- Heuer launched in 1969 its first automatic chronograph movement, the caliber 11. Housed in their three iconic chronograph models at the time which were the Carrera, the Autavia and the Monaco, this movement was soon replaced by the more robust and more accurate caliber 12, featuring a gilt plate instead of a nickel plate.
- The present watch is powered by this gilt caliber but what makes it even more remarkable is to be found on the dial. The early 70s saw the use of bright colors in design. The watch industry also took up on this trend and Heuer offered the ref. 1163 with orange accents on the dial.
- The present watch, nicknamed "Orange Boy" features a black dial with white registers and bright orange luminous accents. With its iconic C-shaped case and winding crown on the left, this example features the MH bezel (Minutes and Hours) as well as a desirable Gay Frères bracelet that gives this chronograph the extra allure that brings you back to the glorious days of the 70s. Furthermore, it is accompanied with the Heuer box, guarantee and hang tag. With vintage Heuers slipping under the radar in recent years, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire the cools of 70s.
Condition Report
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.