1972 Heuer Autavia Viceroy Ref. 1163V Caliber 12 - SOLD
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Heuer has cemented itself as a core brand in the vintage watch hobby, and for good reason. With a focus on tool watches, an involvement in motorsports, and quite a few high profile wearers and ambassadors, Heuer oozes vintage cool, and collectors have noticed, making Heuer sport watches a staple in any serious collection.
The Autavia is the perfect example of a tool watch used for motorsport, and Viceroy's sponsorship of Parnelli Jones' F1 team in the early 70s led to one of the few truly legendary collaborations in the watch world. In 1972, readers of certain magazines were able to send in a clipping from an advertisement with a UPC from a carton of Viceroy cigarettes to receive a special Heuer Autavia in colors matching Viceroy's bright red branding. Approximately 5,000 of these models were produced in total and are becoming increasingly sought after as collector worthy examples disappear into safe deposit boxes. A great in-depth analysis of the model and the circumstances surrounding the watch's release can be found over at Hodinkee here.
We are proud to offer this 1972 Heuer Autavia Viceroy Ref. 1163V. This Viceroy Autavia is completely original and appears in unpolished condition. This Autavia has a 226XXX serial number indicating production in the third batch of Viceroy watches.
Condition is as follows:
Case: 42mm stainless steel case in very good vintage condition. While the case has been previously polished, the radial brushing on the case top is still crisp as shown in the photos, and the polished case chamfers are still present. Polished sides show minor wear as shown in the photos but no gouges or deep dents are present in the case.
Bezel: Steel outer bezel is original and excellent condition with a firm click action. Insert is original and has some wear around the outer edge as well as some surface scratching.
Dial/Hands: Original black dial with polished steel markers with white inserts. The tritium has aged to a creamy patina. Hands are original stainless steel with red accents and narrow tritium portions with matching patina. There is a scratch on the base tail part of the hour hand which is visible in the photos.
Caseback: Excellent condition solid brushed stainless steel screw caseback.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in like new condition with no deep scratches, cracks, or chips.
Movement: Heuer caliber 12 automatic chronograph movement with all functions working correctly including start, stop, and reset to zero of the chronograph. The movement keeps excellent time.
Bracelet/Strap: Like new brown vintage style leather strap with SS buckle.
Accessories: None, sold as watch only.
The Autavia is the perfect example of a tool watch used for motorsport, and Viceroy's sponsorship of Parnelli Jones' F1 team in the early 70s led to one of the few truly legendary collaborations in the watch world. In 1972, readers of certain magazines were able to send in a clipping from an advertisement with a UPC from a carton of Viceroy cigarettes to receive a special Heuer Autavia in colors matching Viceroy's bright red branding. Approximately 5,000 of these models were produced in total and are becoming increasingly sought after as collector worthy examples disappear into safe deposit boxes. A great in-depth analysis of the model and the circumstances surrounding the watch's release can be found over at Hodinkee here.
We are proud to offer this 1972 Heuer Autavia Viceroy Ref. 1163V. This Viceroy Autavia is completely original and appears in unpolished condition. This Autavia has a 226XXX serial number indicating production in the third batch of Viceroy watches.
Condition is as follows:
Case: 42mm stainless steel case in very good vintage condition. While the case has been previously polished, the radial brushing on the case top is still crisp as shown in the photos, and the polished case chamfers are still present. Polished sides show minor wear as shown in the photos but no gouges or deep dents are present in the case.
Bezel: Steel outer bezel is original and excellent condition with a firm click action. Insert is original and has some wear around the outer edge as well as some surface scratching.
Dial/Hands: Original black dial with polished steel markers with white inserts. The tritium has aged to a creamy patina. Hands are original stainless steel with red accents and narrow tritium portions with matching patina. There is a scratch on the base tail part of the hour hand which is visible in the photos.
Caseback: Excellent condition solid brushed stainless steel screw caseback.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal in like new condition with no deep scratches, cracks, or chips.
Movement: Heuer caliber 12 automatic chronograph movement with all functions working correctly including start, stop, and reset to zero of the chronograph. The movement keeps excellent time.
Bracelet/Strap: Like new brown vintage style leather strap with SS buckle.
Accessories: None, sold as watch only.
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