First Execution Case; Second Execution Dial

Description

Second execution dial (smaller registers, with applied steel markers and lume dots for hours); Second execution hands (duaphine, steel-edges); Smaller pushers (4.0 mm)

Date Introduced

1965

Movement

Valjoux 72

Case Measurements

Across Dial38.3mm
Thickness13.2mm
Between Lugs19mm

Sample 1

Note “Swiss” below lume dot at six o’clock

Sample 2

Co-branded Gubelin, the Swiss jeweler founded in 1854. See the history of Gubelin on the company’s website.

Sample 3

Photos courtesy of Abel Court, of HeuerTime.com; used with permission.

Serial 52984

Note “Swiss” below hour recorder, at bottom of dial

Serial 52844

Bezel, with hours 13 through 24, is thought to be original. Sold by Crown & Caliber, in September 2016, as part of it “Heuer 100” sale.

Sample 6

Sample 7

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Watch Details

Second execution dial (smaller registers, with applied steel markers and lume dots for hours); Second execution hands (duaphine, steel-edges); Smaller pushers (4.0 mm)


Model

Autavia

Case Reference

2446

Model Reference

M or H

Dial / Register Colors

Black / White

Hands

Dauphine; steel edges

Indication

M or H bezel

Date / Calendar / Moon

No

Case Material

Stainless Steel

Case Back

SS / Screwback Slotted

Case Measurements - Across Dial / Thickness / Between Lugs

38.3 / 13.2 / 19

Crystal

Plastic

Power

Manual

Movement

Valjoux 72

# of Registers

3

Chronograph Capacity

12 Hours

Date Introduced

1965

Catalog Dates

1966

Price New

66 - $119.50

Serial Number Location

between bottom lugs

Serial Number Ranges

522xx to 534xx; 595xx to 598xx