• cal. 12 automatic nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance • black dial, applied baton indexes, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for 30-minute and 12-hour registers, aperture for date at 6 o'clock • tonneau water-resistant-type case, circular rotating bezel calibrated for 60 units and 12 hours, two round chronograph pushers in the band, screw-down crown at 9 o'clock and factory reference sticker to the screw back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Heuer buckle

The movement is running, however it might need service soon as it has probably not been serviced ever before. We have not removed the case back to check the movement directly as we did not want to impose wear on the case. The dial is clean with no signs of wear throuhgout. The case shows amost no wear whatsoever. The backs of the top lugs show some slight scuffs. The factor sticker to the outside of the back is blanck and has faded, but totally complete. Overall this is a beautiful watch in near new-old stock condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Accompanied by Heuer fitted box, worldwide service booklet and outer p🌞ackagingꦑ.

First released in 1962, the Heuer Autavia got its name from🌸 the firm's two main areas of concentration: automobiles and aviation. The model combines the racing spirit and aesthetic of the firm with technical merits of the Swiss watchmaking industry of the period.

Released in 1969 and featuring the cal. 11 movement (and subsequently the cal. 12), this model was the first automatic chronograph watch available in the market. With in💦novations such as this, the firm would become closely associated with auto racing. 

The 'MH' in the reference refers to the bezel which is calibrated for minutes and hour💛s.

The present example is𒀰 especially rare in that it has probably never been worn or used. Such 'new-old stock' examples are particularly hard to find in today's market. 

An almost-identical example is illustrated in Halsinger, A. M., Heuer Chronographs: Fascination of Timekeepers and Motor Sports, 1960s-1970s, pp. 67-67.