1971 Heuer Skipper 73463 2nd Execution
Rare overpainted Heuer shield dial
$7400.00
The Heuer Skipper, a fantastic tool watch produced and built for Regatta races, starring a large, colorful 15-minute counter for tracking the countdown start of a yacht race. The red, white, and blue sub-dial is divided into five-minute sections, each indicating a period in the lead up to a regatta to allow yacht pilots to gain every second advantage possible.
One of the most seldom seen and sought after Heuer Skipper’s is the ref. 73463 as the Autavia counterpart it shares a case with also saw very limited production. The ref. 73463 is so desired as it retains the excellent case dimensions as a traditional Autavia however, its use of the Valjoux cal. 7734 movement made for a much thinner and more wearable case design.
Apart from the fabulous Skipper 7754 (aka Skipperera) the ref. 73464 is the best and certainly the nicest to have. It's the Plexiglas version with manual Valjoux 7734 movement. This one has the rare over-painted Heuer shield. Less than 25 examples have been documented to date.
Condition:
This particular watch is in a 100% original and untouched condition; perfect for the collector.
Dial: The dial is spotless and all the orange accents are still super strong.
Bezel: The blue MH bezel with lume dot still has its strong original blue color. It has some wear on the edges and light surface scratches due to normal wear.
Case: The case never been polished. The original sunburst finish is completely intact as are both the serial number and model number between the lugs (reference 73463 and serial 263xxx).
Movement: The movement has been checked, cleaned and adjusted by our watchmaker. Crown action is smooth and chrono buttons have crisp action. The movement has been tested and is running very strongly & accurately for its age +8 sec with amplitude of 294.
Specifications:
Date Introduced: 1971
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 41mm diameter
Crystal: plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Manual winding Valjoux 7734
Bracelet/Strap: Aftermarket, BOR stainless steel bracelet with correct end-links
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No
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