Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 13

HEUER, REF. 2446, AUTAVIA, RETAILED BY ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, STEEL

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,100 - 6,200 / USD 4,600 - 6,800 / HKD 35,400 - 54,000

Sold: CHF 8,125

A fine, rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch retailed by Abercrombie & Fitch


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Heuer, Switzerland

Model Autavia

Reference 2446

Year circa 1960's

Case No. n/a no longer visible

Bracelet Heuer/ Gay Freres stainless steel bracelet dated 4.61, approx. overall length 168 mm.

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber Valjoux 72, 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Made in the 1960's, the Heuer Autavia is divided into 2 distinct series, the later one with a snapback and the earlier examples such as this one featuring a screw-down caseback. This rare 2446 is also retailed by the famous American sport store Abercrombie & Fitch.

Provenance

Property of a Dutch collector