Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 95
HEUER - STEEL - AUTAVIA - CHRONOGRAPH Heuer, ?Autavia Chronograph,? Made circa 1960. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.
USD 1,800 - 2,200
CHF 1,400 - 1,700 / EUR 1,300 - 1,500
Sold: USD 3,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Bicolor black and silver with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 13???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |