1972 Heuer Autavia 73363
Rare no date, "Villeneuve Colours"
$4400.00
Out of stock
The Heuer Autavia is perhaps one of the most iconic racing chronographs. Heuer first applied the name "Autavia" (a combination of "automotive" and "aviation") to dashboard clocks in cars and airplanes. But it's with the chronographs intended for use in motorsports that the name "Autavia" is best associated.
The 1972 Heuer Autavia Reference 73363 is a striking vintage chronograph that captures the essence of 1970s motorsport heritage. Powered by the reliable manual-wind Valjoux 7733 movement, this model features a 42mm stainless steel cushion case, known for its bold, rugged design. The "Villeneuve Colours" variant boasts a sleek black dial with vibrant orange hands, a nod to racing legend Gilles Villeneuve, complemented by a tachymeter or minute/hour bi-directional bezel with a luminous dot at 12 o’clock, fluted pushers, and a signed Heuer crown. This iconic timepiece is a collector’s gem due to its motorsport legacy and distinctive aesthetic.
Equipped with the Valjoux 7733, the Autavia 73363 delivers precise timekeeping and smooth chronograph functionality, featuring a 30-minute counter and running seconds beneath a durable acrylic crystal. The black dial, accented with luminous tritium markers and vivid orange hands, ensures excellent readability and a bold visual impact. Unpolished examples with original components are highly coveted, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to own a piece of Heuer’s storied history, celebrated for its connection to the adrenaline-fueled world of racing.
Condition:
The example offered here dates from the early 1970s and is in mint condition. The black dial surface is free of any marks. The right sub-dial show the 30-minute counter and the left sub-dial, small running seconds. Dial and hands are in excellent condition and all the tritium intact. This particular example features striking orange tones.
The case is free of noticeable blemishes and retains it lovely combination of brushed and polished surfaces.
The bezel is in excellent condition with no noticeable scratches.
All time-keeping and chronograph functions are in working order and the movement is running very strongly for its age: -27 / 331.
Specifications:
Case: 42mm stainless steel cushion case, unpolished examples preferred for collector value. Lug Width: 20mm. Thickness: Approximately 14mm
Movement: Valjoux 7733, manual-wind chronograph, 17 jewels, 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz), approximately 45-hour power reserve. Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph with 30-minute counter
Dial: Black dial with "Villeneuve Colours" featuring vibrant orange hands, luminous tritium hour markers, and two sub-dials (30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, running seconds at 9 o’clock).
Crystal: Scratch-resistant acrylic crystal (plexiglass)
Bezel: Bi-directional rotating bezel with tachymeter scale or minute/hour markings, luminous dot at 12 o’clock.
Crown/Pushers: Signed Heuer crown / Fluted chronograph pushers.
Strap: Our premium calf leather “rally” strap with Heuer buckle.
Water Resistance: Approximately 30 meters (not suitable for diving, typical for vintage chronographs).
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