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1950s Heuer "Super Autavia " Dashboard Chronograph Mint
Manufacturer | HEUER |
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Model | "SUPER AUTAVIA" |
Year of Manufacture | 1950's |
Reference no. | --- |
Product no. | A-4229 |
Price |
This is a beautiful example of a very rare Hoyer "Super Autavia" dashboard chronograph from the late 1950s. It was manufactured for use in airplane cockpits and automobile cabins. It has a simple dial with luminescent indexes, a rotating bezel, and a chronograph function, all of which are designed for visibility and functionality, and a large crown and pushers for ease of operation. It is equipped with a rare Cal.5 made by Valjoux, a famous chronograph manufacturer that supplied machines to many brands, and it has a special hack function that is not found in watches. The watch is equipped with a special hack function that is not found in wristwatches. Although there are some minor scratches and age-related changes, it is a precious gem that has maintained an excellent state of preservation with almost no signs of use.
Item details
Serial no. | --- |
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Caliber | Val-5 |
Movement no. | 25,*** |
Movement type | Manual winding |
Material | Stainless steel |
Case size | 57mm |
Case type | Snap back Non-Water-resistant |
Dial | Original |
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Type of Indices | Luminous |
Belt | --- |
Evaluation case | 93% |
Evaluation dial | 95% |
Evaluation mov | 95% |
Condition | 4.5 |
Rarity | 5 |
Other details
Case: There are some minor scratches and age spots, but there are almost no signs of use. The dial is in good condition with no visible scratches or stains. Movement: winding and chrono function is good, accuracy is around 30 seconds per day.