13th Jul, 2019 11:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 206
 

206

A Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Heuer, model: Autavia, ref: 2446C, circa...

A Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Heuer, model: Autavia, ref: 2446C, circa 1969, (Valjoux 72) lever movement signed Heuer-Leonidas SA, black dial with luminous baton markers, outer fifths of seconds track, three silvered dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, bi-directional minute/hour black insert bezel, chronograph buttons in the band to operate central red chronograph hand, snap-on back signed inside Heuer-Leonidas SA Swiss, case serial number 196552, reference number 2446C, 41mm wide, with Tag Heuer box and purchase receipt dated 17/5/71 and bought for £58.50 see two illustrations
Not Sold

 

07.06.19. Case with surface scratches, lugs with some small dents, later strap is worn, later buckle, bezel with some very minor dents and minor scratches which are visible under an eyeglass, plexi glass with small chips, surface scratches and crazing cracks, luminous baton markers have faded but nicely aged in colour, dial with staining marks which are visible under an eyeglass, original dial finish in good condition, hand setting correctly, winding smoothly, chronograph is working correctly, movement is clean, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I), 13th Jul, 2019

Summer Fine Art Sale (Part I)

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