Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
LOT 183
Heuer - Autavia - Steel - Chrono Heuer, Autavia Chronograph. Made in the 1960's. Fine and early, water resistant to 330 ft, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Heuer buckle. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
CHF 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 700 - 1,000
Sold: USD 2,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, lapidated lugs, snap-on case back with logo. D. Bicolor black and silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |