Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 316

HEUER, REF. 7763C SN, AUTAVIA, PROTOTYPE SILVER PANDA DIAL, STEEL

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 80,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 25,000

A very fine and rare, manual wind, stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with prototype dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Heuer

Model Autavia

Reference 7763 C SN

Year Circa 1968

Case No. 112526

Bracelet Stainless steel Heuer sun buckle

Caliber 7730

Dimensions 40 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Accessories Tag Heuer service invoice dated June 2016 in the amount of CHF 1380

Notes

Produced featuring a black dial with silver dials, the Heuer Autavia 7763C was launched in 1968 and featured depending on the year either a black dial featuring white seconds scale or later in white and red. This particular example features a rare prototype silver Panda dial that was produced by Heuer probably as a test but never made it into production. To ensure the authenticity of the dial, the watch was sent to Tag Heuer in Switzerland for a full overhaul which was made in June 2016 in the amount of CHF 1380. A rare opportunity to acquire an Autavia featuring a prototype test dial.