Vintage Heuer Autavia 2446C GMT - Compressor Case sold on watchPool24

Description ▲

This colorful Heuer Autavia 2446C from the 1970s is one of the most sought-after Heuer vintage watches. This is due to its unique design, the GMT chronograph combination, its robust movement and its rarity. Add to this the fine and honest original condition of this particular example and you have a very collectible vintage Heuer timepiece and a truly rare find.

The Autavia 2446C GMT is a special version of the famous Autavia chronograph line introduced by Heuer in the 1960s. In addition to the chronograph complication, the GMT version features a rotating 24-hour bezel and an additional red 24-hour hand to indicate a second time zone, which was particularly useful for international travelers.

The watch has a perfectly proportioned 40mm case with a beautiful red and blue bezel to indicate day and night hours respectively. The letter "C" in the reference 2446C refers to the compressor case. This special type of case was developed to improve water resistance. Unlike a screwed case, the intelligent compressor case uses the water pressure to its advantage and compresses the seals tighter as the water pressure increases, thereby increasing the water resistance.

Wearing this Autavia on the wrist will attract curious glances. The high-contrast reverse panda dial with its colorful look is a real eye-catcher. The Valjoux 724 movement is very reliable and robust. It is not for nothing that this Autavia is one of the most frequently worn watches on the wrists of Heuer collectors.

Condition report
Dial: reverse panda dial in top condition - no scratches or similar - natural patina in the sub-dials - original tritium luminous material in hands and markers - signed "swiss".

Case: stainless steel compressor case - slight signs of wear - sharp edges, intact bevels - smoothly rotatable bezel - perfect bezel inlay showing beautiful colors - small, barely visible crack in the crystal between 8 and 9 o'clock - intact numbers between the lugs - original fluted chrono pushers - original signed Heuer crown.

Movement: manual-wind caliber Valjoux 724 - values on the timegrapher: rate: -7s/day, amplitude: 314, beat error: 0.8.

Serial number: 196xxx

Int.Exe.: 98343

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Heuer

Model: Autavia

Reference: 2446C

Functions: chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - rotating bezel - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback - 60 minutes counter

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: 40mm

Height: 14mm

Caliber name: Valjoux 724

Movement type: manual wound

Year of Manufacture: 1970

Stock No.: PTV2114

Overall condition: 8 - worn regularly - light signs of wear

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