99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 309
Heuer SA, "Autavia Automatic Chronograph", Case No. 145, Cal. 11, 42 x 48 mm, circa 1975
A heavy automatic vintage wristwatch with chronograph and date - so called "VICEROY". Delivered to the Bundeswehr helicopter transport squadron
Case: steel, screw back with engraving "H.T.G. Nr. 145", crown on the left, turnable bezel. Dial: black.
When it comes to timekeeping, Heuer is still a major player today. The company was founded around 1860 and in 1864 traded as "Heuer & Lambelet". Heuer was the first manufacturer in Switzerland to mass-produce chronographs; in the early to mid 20th century the product range included chronographs, sports watches, equipment for cars and aeroplanes and other timekeeping instruments.
A heavy automatic vintage wristwatch with chronograph and date - so called "VICEROY". Delivered to the Bundeswehr helicopter transport squadron
Case: steel, screw back with engraving "H.T.G. Nr. 145", crown on the left, turnable bezel. Dial: black.
When it comes to timekeeping, Heuer is still a major player today. The company was founded around 1860 and in 1864 traded as "Heuer & Lambelet". Heuer was the first manufacturer in Switzerland to mass-produce chronographs; in the early to mid 20th century the product range included chronographs, sports watches, equipment for cars and aeroplanes and other timekeeping instruments.
Sold
estimated
3.000—6.000 €
Price realized
4.800 €