Heuer Autavia 1163 Orange Boy - Tropical
popular orange boy version - stunning tropical dial - automatic chronograph
SoldTropical dials are the result of a rare phenomenon in vintage watches, where the color of the dial changes over time due to various environmental factors such as sunlight, humidity and temperature fluctuations. This aging process, usually in combination with a lacquer defect, can cause the dial to lose its original color and take on a brownish hue. Tropical dials are particularly coveted by collectors because they give the watch a charismatic vintage character and uniqueness.
The formerly black dial of this Autavia developed an absolutely uniform brownish color over the years. Due to the orange accents in the hands and indexes, this model is also known as the "Orange Boy". This color combination is very popular with collectors and, together with the tropical patina, gives the watch a stunning vintage look.
This Autavia is equipped with the automatic Caliber 12, that operates perfectly. It is the improved successor to the legendary caliber 11.
Condition report
Dial: brown tropical patina - flawless surface without scratches - even patina in the white sub-registers - original tritium lume in the hour markers and hands - signed "Heuer Autavia", "Automatic Chronograph" and "SWISS".
Case: cushion-shaped stainless steel case in great condition - slight signs of wear - full profile - intact numbers between the lugs - original signed Heuer crown - bezel inlay in great condition.
Movement: Heuer automatic caliber 12 - values on the timegrapher: rate +5s/day, beat error: 0.9 ms, amplitude: 207 degrees.
Summing-Up
The vintage reference 1163 is one of the most iconic models in the Autavia line, known for its distinctive design and its connection to motorsport. The tropical dial of this example significantly enhances its aesthetics, rarity and collector's value.
Serial number: 224xxx
Int.Exe.: 62818
Manufacturer: Heuer
Model: Autavia
Reference: 1163
Functions: date - chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - rotating bezel - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Tropical
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 14,9mm
Caliber name: Heuer Caliber 12
Movement type: automatic
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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