Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Nov 30, 2025
LOT 141
HEUER, REF. 2446, AUTAVIA, FIRST EXECUTION, STAINLESS STEEL
HKD 150,000 - 250,000
EUR 16,700 - 27,800 / CHF 15,600 - 26,000 / USD 19,400 - 32,200 / JPY 2,980,000 - 4,960,000
A fine and extremely rare, manual winding chronograph wristwatch with screwback.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Heuer
Model Autavia
Reference 2446
Year circa 1962
Movement No. 456451
Bracelet leather strap with Heuer steel pin buckle
Diameter 38mm
Caliber Valjoux 72
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Antiquorum is honored to present an exceptional rarity in our upcoming auction: one of the original Heuer Autavia ref. 2446 chronographs from 1962.
This highly coveted timepiece remains in remarkable original condition, featuring its original radium dial with warm patination, full lume hands, characteristic «big eyes» subsidiary dials, MK1 pushers, unsigned domed crown, and faded grey rotating bezel. The watch retains its period-correct serial number from the first production batch and movement number.
As Heuer’s first named wrist chronograph series, this reference represents the pinnacle of vintage Heuer collecting. With fewer than 15 documented examples known worldwide, this presents a rare opportunity to acquire what many collectors consider «the ultimate Heuer grail.»
This highly coveted timepiece remains in remarkable original condition, featuring its original radium dial with warm patination, full lume hands, characteristic «big eyes» subsidiary dials, MK1 pushers, unsigned domed crown, and faded grey rotating bezel. The watch retains its period-correct serial number from the first production batch and movement number.
As Heuer’s first named wrist chronograph series, this reference represents the pinnacle of vintage Heuer collecting. With fewer than 15 documented examples known worldwide, this presents a rare opportunity to acquire what many collectors consider «the ultimate Heuer grail.»