101st Auction
2019/11/16
Lot 250
Heuer, Swiss, "Autavia GMT", Case No. 145681, Ref. 2446C, Cal. VAL 724, 40 mm, circa 1970
A legendary and large vintage wristwatch with chronograph, faded rotating bezel with 24h indicator and compressor case. The 2446C is the second generation manual-wind Autavia
Case: steel, "compressor" snap back with engraving, blue/red bidirectional rotating bezel with 24h indicator. Dial: black.
The Heuer Autavia GMT reference 2446C is a rare and highly sought after collector’s chronograph watch.
The C designation after the reference 2446 stands for "compressor" and refers to the snap-back construction holding the case back in place with a large C clip. It is sealed with a large rubber ring.
The bezel of the Autavia 2446C came in three variations because the watch was produced for racing as well as for aviation; the most common bezel is the one with minute and hour display. Less common is the hour time zone bezel such as this one, which is primarily intended for pilots.
A legendary and large vintage wristwatch with chronograph, faded rotating bezel with 24h indicator and compressor case. The 2446C is the second generation manual-wind Autavia
Case: steel, "compressor" snap back with engraving, blue/red bidirectional rotating bezel with 24h indicator. Dial: black.
The Heuer Autavia GMT reference 2446C is a rare and highly sought after collector’s chronograph watch.
The C designation after the reference 2446 stands for "compressor" and refers to the snap-back construction holding the case back in place with a large C clip. It is sealed with a large rubber ring.
The bezel of the Autavia 2446C came in three variations because the watch was produced for racing as well as for aviation; the most common bezel is the one with minute and hour display. Less common is the hour time zone bezel such as this one, which is primarily intended for pilots.
estimated
7.500—11.000 €
Price realized
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