Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Dec 12, 2025

LOT 3

HEUER, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2446, AUTAVIA "JOCHEN RINDT" STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 5,000 - 7,000

CHF 4,700 - 6,600 / HKD 45,200 - 64,000 / USD 5,800 - 8,200 / JPY 910,000 - 1,270,000

A fine and rare stainless steel manual winding pilot chronograph wristwatch with revolving bezel, black dial and 3 registers


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01-10

Very good

HANDS Original

Patinated

Brand Heuer, Switzerland

Model autavia "Jochen Rindt" stainless steel

Reference 2446

Year 1960

Case No. 87287

Bracelet Leather

Diameter 38 mm

Caliber 72, 17 Jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Produced in the mid-1960s, the Reference 2446 “Autavia” is among Heuer’s most iconic creations, a cornerstone of the brand’s golden age of motorsport chronographs. The present example belongs to the celebrated “Jochen Rindt” configuration, named after the legendary Formula 1 World Champion who famously wore this model, forever linking it to the adrenaline-fueled world of racing.

Its matte black dial with white subdials, luminous indexes, and large dauphine hands delivers superb legibility, while the rotating bezel adds a layer of rugged functionality. Housed in a robust stainless steel case, it combines tool-watch practicality with mid-century design purity.

Coveted by collectors for its historical significance and balanced aesthetics, the Autavia Ref. 2446 “Jochen Rindt” stands as one of the most enduring expressions of Heuer’s racing heritage, a true icon of speed, precision, and timeless style.