DrStrong
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My new Heuer Autavia
I have just bought this "Orange Boy" Autavia ref. 1163, powered by the famous cal. 12 automatic chronograph movement with micro-rotor.
I have fallen for the dial that has turned to brown - it is originally black - and for the faded orange hands.
This is a very cool watch, with a large and rugged case, a great dial design and an innovative movement.
Back in the 1970's, the Autavia was the favourite watch of many famous drivers. Definitely a good choice !
My new Heuer Autavia
I have just bought this " Orange Boy" Autavia ref. 1163, powered by the famous cal. 12 automatic chronograph movement with micro-rotor. I have fallen for the dial that has turned to brown - it is originally black - and for the faded orange hands. This is ...
Congratulations . . . The Autavias are Great Ones
Congratulations on landing this one. The Autavias come in various executions and colors, but they are the workhorses . . . the rotating bezels are very useful, and the rugged cases are great. You have a very rare bezel there, with the decimal minutes . . ...
Thanks Jeff !
I don't have as many as you, only two so far...but I would like to add a "Siffert" to the family ! Cheers Jeff...
"Jo Siffert" Autavia, Jeff? . . .
. . . now there's a hero worth worshipping. Siffert has to be in everyone's top ten drivers list . . ....
Sifferts and Viceroys (Not to Mention the "Derek Bell")
yep, got to have the "Sifferts" and the "Viceroys", and then there's the "Derek Bell" (middle row, on the left). Jeff...
very nice Jeff!
You should give us the pleasure of a duo picture with the other onewith the brown counters Matt
Lovely catch, Jeff!
Even if I appreciate more the Carrera, this one, I must admit, looks awesome! It is in my plans to get one, one day... Congratulations. Best, Nicolas
Chronosport Catalogue
Great pick-up Jeff. These Heuers have a great presence and history. Hope to see a lot more of them next week. Here's some pages from a 1972 Catalogue by a UK distributor. Don't keep these ladys waiting....