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1970ish Heuer Autavia

  1. bmd64v46u

    bmd64v46u Feb 22, 2015

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    I'm not expert on vintage Heuers but I ran across this one at a pawn shop. It's priced for 1k and seems to run well. I could only take this picture. I plan on going back to see if I can check out the movement. Any vintage Autavia experts have any input on this?

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  2. shaun hk

    shaun hk Fairy nuffer Feb 22, 2015

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    I'm no expert but if it is running buy it, in fact even if it is not running buy it. All hands look correct and at that price it is a bargain!
     
  3. jordn

    jordn Wants to be called Frank for some odd reason Feb 22, 2015

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    your questions would be better served here: http://www.chronocentric.com/forums/heuer/ but I'll put my two cents in. This is a 4th execution 7763c with valjoux 7730 movt - not considered particularly collectible by Heuer collectors. It has a correct MH bezel and correct hands, and it should have a snap back case with smooth pushers (this I'm not a 100% on) and a signed crown. It's hard to tell from these pictures, but letters of 'AUTAVIA' and 'T SWISS' look pretty uneven to my eyes, which would indicate a redial. At face value 1k (USD? euro? pounds?) would seem like a great price for a Heuer chronograph, but it would depend on the condition of the dial and movement and originality of parts.