Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 31
Heuer
Ref. 2446-3, "Autavia"; stainless steel
Ref. 2446-3, "Autavia"; stainless steel
EUR 25,000 - 45,000
USD 29,700 - 54,000 / HKD 232,000 - 416,000
Sold: EUR 28,600
Fine and very rare stainless steel manual winding chronograph wristwatch with black dial, 3 registers and tachometer scale. With stainless steel bracelet.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Heuer
Model Autavia
Reference 2446-3
Year Circa 1968
Case No. 85892. Case back engraved : J. GRUD KIRCHG. 14 DORNBIRN
Bracelet Stainless steel Heuer
Caliber Cal. Valjoux 72
Dimensions 38 mm, length 195 mm (approx)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
Heuer, "Jochen Rind", steel wristwatch mechanical, Ref. 2446-3
The history of Heuer and car racing goes back to 1933 when Heuer designed the first on-board counter for racing cars and aircraft: the "Autavia" chronograph, short for AUTOmobile and AVIAtion. It was not until 1962 that the name "Autavia" was revived when Jack Heuer created his first wrist chronograph with a rotating bezel. As proof of this desire to associate the brand with the racing world, Jack Heuer was the first sponsor of Formula one. Produced until 1986, the Autavia was worn by the greatest motor racing champions such as Jo Siffert, Mario Andretti and Jochen Rindt.
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