Heuer Autavia 2446 Transitional - Jochen Rindt
very rare transitional case - Rindt Autavia - fantastic condition
SoldThis special case design forms a stylistic bridge between the early and later versions of Reference 2446. Characteristic of the transitional version is the absence of the typical chamfer on the lugs - the beveled edge between the top of the case and the flanks that was present on both the first and second versions. Less than 30 watches with a transitional case are known to exist today. This reduced, clearer design gives the watch an unmistakable visual identity and makes it a coveted collector's item, not least because of its rarity.
This model also features the legendary dial configuration made famous by Austrian Formula 1 driver Jochen Rindt. Rindt, the only driver in the history of Formula 1 to be crowned world champion posthumously, wore an Autavia with this design on his wrist both in the paddock and on the track. Since then, the striking dial design has been inextricably linked with his name and is known to collectors as the "Rindt Autavia".
This Autavia is not just a timepiece, but a rare piece of racing history on the wrist - full of character, authenticity and mechanical finesse.
Condition report
Dial: absolutely flawless black matt surface - clean white sub-registers - original tritium lume in hour markers and hands - signed "Heuer Autavia" at 12 o'clock and "T SWISS" in the sub-dial at 6 o'clock.
Case: excellent condition - slight signs of wear - intact serial number between the lugs - intact engravings on the back - original Heuer crown - rotating bezel in excellent condition.
Movement: hand-wound Valjoux 72 caliber - values on the timegrapher: rate deviation -38s/day, beat error: 0.7 ms, amplitude: 295 degrees.
Serial number: 83xxx
Int.Exe.: 98313
Manufacturer: Heuer
Model: Autavia
Reference: 2446
Functions: chronograph - small running second - hour and minute - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: reverse panda (black dial, white subdials)
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 39mm
Height: 13mm
Caliber name: Valjoux 72
Movement type: manual wound
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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