An Extremely Rare First Execution Autavia ‘Big Eyes’
Switzerland, 1963
Matte black radium dial, white subdials, steel dauphine radium hands
Stainless steel watch case with screwdown caseback, serial: 52773
39mm
High grade, manual wind, Valjoux 72 calibre
New, Italian handmade, calf leather racing strap
Overall, the watch is in excellent condition. 1st execution dial and 2nd execution steel dauphine hands show original radium, an even patina, responding to the geiger counter correctly. The watch case appears to be unpolished, showing long, beveled, sharp lugs. The bezel remains in excellent condition showing a beautiful fade to gray. The watch was recently serviced, runs with a very high amplitude, keeping very accurate time. (285°; +2s/d). The watch shows a caseback engraving: ‘AND THE LORD SHALL GUIDE THEE CONTINUALLY… ISAIAH 58:11 – LOVE MOM & DAD. This important timepiece comes from a German, one of the most complete and important Heuer collections worldwide. Highly rare and collectible timepiece.
38500€