Heuer Autavia 7763C

Heuer Autavia Steel 7764C MK1 with Hang Tag

Launched in 1962 as their first wrist-mounted chronograph with a rotating bezel, the Heuer Autavia is one of the most iconic watches in automotive history. Named after a dash counter that Heuer offered for cars, boats and planes - the word Autavia is created by combining “AUTomobile” and “AVIAtion”. With its iconic panda dial, luminescent hour markers, 100m water resistance, and robust case design, the Autavia was truly a versatile watch that succeeded in fulfilling Heuer’s simple ethos of being a legible chronograph. Moreover, thanks to its aforementioned features, the Autavia could be used by pilots just as well as divers and drivers alike. Due to its commercial success and immense popularity in the early 60s, Heuer released the 2nd generation of the Autavia, which they did in 1968 with the ref. 7763C, as pictured here. This gave the Autavia a revamped look in the form of squared lugs and a larger bezel. Kept in Heuer’s catalogue until 1986, the Autavia was a hugely successful watch that truly was one of the early champions in the chronograph arena. Offered as a Mk. 1 example from soon after the ref. 7763C was launched, this example features a white seconds hand and smaller teeth along the egde of its bezel. Boasting a bi-compax dial arrangement thanks to its manual-wind Valjoux cal. 7730 movement, the Autavia is arguably amongst the most desirable vintage chronographs on the market today. Brand : Heuer Dimensions : 40mm Model : Autavia Movement : Manual-wind Valjoux cal. 7730 Reference : 7763C Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa late-1960s Condition : Very Good Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch and hang tag (handwritten serial number and details) Dial Color : Black THE DIAL Boasting a white seconds hand and a duo of patinated white subdials for its reverse panda dial, this Mk. 1 example's dial is surrounded by a uniquely faded black aluminum bezel. THE CONSTRUCTION] Offered in a beefy 40mm stainless steel case with thick angular lugs and a finely-toothed bezel ring, the ref. 7763C's case is full of vintage appeal. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.