[Price Reduced] Heuer Autavia 1163 Original Gay Freres Bracelet circa 1971/1972

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Hi all,

Up for sale today is my Heuer Autavia ref 1163 in stainless steel. This is a slightly earlier version as it precedes the more common Viceroy promotion model 1163V. The watch comes on its original and seldom seen Gay Freres bracelet.

Case: The Piquerez case appears thick and unpolished with the fine original sunburst finish on the upper case remaining intact. Bevels are very well defined. As expected of a 50 year old watch, there are some scratches and nicks on the case. Ref and serial # are legible between the lugs.

Dial: Matte black dial is clean and sub-dials are very white. Tritium is original, couple lume plots are missing at 3 and 6.

Hands: Hands are in excellent condition without any missing red paint. Tritium is original.

Bezel/Insert: Bezel is in very good condition. Rich, glossy black insert with a few light scratches.

Movement: Previous owner stated a service by Heuer in Switzerland in 2020 but I do not have paperwork. Very clean! All functions work smoothly and keeps good time.

Bracelet: Original Gay Freres bracelet with correct HLF end links. Fits 7.75" wrist.

Additional Information:
Size: 42mm without crown, 20mm lug width
Serial: 225xxx
Year: 1971/72
Caliber: Automatic, caliber 12
Box/papers: No/No
Bracelet: Original Gay Freres bracelet fits 7.75" wrist

I’m asking $5250 (reduced from $̶5̶4̶9̶5̶ USD) which will also include express shipping within CONUS. Other countries at cost. Paypal, Zelle, Transferwise or bank wire only. Watch and I are in the US and I can ship worldwide (with some exceptions).

Plenty of references available upon request. Thanks!

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