Vintage Heuer Autavia 1563 Unpolished for sale

Description ▲

Hardly any vintage watch is so closely linked to 1970s motorsport as the Heuer Autavia. Famous names like Jo Siffert, Gilles Villeneuve, Clay Regazzoni and Derek Bell have been spotted wearing those automatic Autavias on their wrists.

Here we offer you an attractive Heuer Autavia 1563 from 1972 with a black dial and orange accents in hands, 30-minute counter and hour markers on the dial periphery. The sub-dial with running seconds is located at 10 o'clock. In addition, this Autavia offers a date window at 6 o'clock. The stainless steel case measures 42mm and sits comfortably on the wrist thanks to its cushion shape. The black bezel is rotatable in both directions and shows hour and minute markers. The watch is powered by the robust automatic Caliber 15.

Condition report
Dial: flawless, no scratches or spots - original tritium lume in hands and markers - matching colors - signed "Swiss".

Case: unpolished with few natural wear marks - intact numbers between lugs - signed Heuer crown.

Bezel: rotatable MH bezel (minute/hour) - very good condition.

Movement: automatic Heuer caliber 15 - rates: rate deviation: -9s/day, amplitude: 242, beat error: 0.0 - no service needed.

Summing-Up
Overall, this Heuer Autavia 1563 is a sporty vintage wristwatch with attractive looks and reliable mechanics.

Serial number: 243xxx

Int.Exe.: 85940

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Heuer

Model: Autavia

Reference: 1563

Functions: date - chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - luminous hand - stopwatch - rotating bezel - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Diameter: 42mm

Caliber name: Heuer Caliber 15

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1972

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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