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VINTAGE HEUER AUTAVIA 1163 V worth the $ 1,997

  1. jose75 Apr 27, 2014

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    Dear fellow,

    I need your humble opinion on this future purchase.


    Thanks,

    JB


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  2. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 27, 2014

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    That sounds about right, although I'm having trouble assessing the condition of the watch because of the harsh photography. Since the 1163V is a relatively common watch, best thing to do is a completed listing search on Ebay. That'll show you what these change hands for.
     
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  3. Foxy100 Apr 27, 2014

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    It appears to have a later service insert, some 1163Vs came with the MH insert but not AFAIK with the pip at 12. The bracelet isn't correct.
     
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  4. danomar Apr 28, 2014

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    The serial number engraving looks a bit odd. Typical Heuer serial number engraving is very light and thin. What is engraved between the other lugs? It should be "1163" with a very faint "V" below.
     
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  5. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 28, 2014

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    That diving sticker on the back is sort of interesting. I can't imagine these made especially good dive watches.

    The company still exists. Hard-core industrial divers out of the UAE, apparently.
    http://www.dulam.com/diving-services.html
     
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  6. Cal_321 Dec 10, 2014

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    The engraving is correct. The 4 is slightly higher. I've seen a few cases with serial 24 and 26 (both 1972).