Heuer Autavia 2446 GMT 1st Execution
the holy grail - perfect dial - ultra rare watch
SoldThis is the very first version of the Heuer Autavia GMT, which today is one of the most important and collectible timepieces of the 20th century. Fewer than 20 examples are known to exist worldwide.
The special feature of this watch is the flawless dial and the cream-colored tritium luminous material in the indices and hands. The high-contrast reverse panda dial with three white sub-dials is housed in a 39 mm stainless steel case. The case of the first version was screwed down and had elegant lugs with beveled chamfers. The time in the second time zone can be read on the red-blue pepsi rotating bezel with the help of the 24-hand. The overall look of this watch on the wrist is absolutely stunning.
Condition report
Dial: immaculate black surface - immaculate white sub-registers - creamy tritium luminous material matching in hands and markers - "T SWISS" in the sub-dial at 6 o'clock.
Case: unpolished - very slight signs of wear - intact bevels on the lugs - intact engravings on the back - Pepsi bezel in great condition with light scratches.
Movement: manual-wound caliber Valjoux 724 - Values on the timegrapher: rate: -15s/day, amplitude: 323 degrees, beat error: 0.2 ms.
Summing-Up
Overall, this Heuer Autavia GMT offers an extremely rare opportunity for any vintage collector to come into possession of a historically significant timepiece in excellent condition.
Serial number: 100xxx
Manufacturer: Heuer
Model: Autavia
Reference: 2446
Functions: chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - rotating bezel - screwed-on caseback
Intricacies: GMT / dual timezone
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: reverse panda (black dial, white subdials)
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 39mm
Height: 14mm
Caliber name: Valjoux 724
Movement type: manual wound
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Stock No.: PTV2039
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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