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Nath1971UK
·Manufacturer : Heuer
Year : Circa 1974
Reference: 741.603
Case: 297’974
Modal Name: Autavia GMT
Material: Stainless Steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 7741, 17 Jewels
Strap: Non OEM leather strap
Dimensions: 42mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial and movement
Launched in the mid-70’s at a time when demand was strong for automatic or quartz movements, this Autavia GMT model powered by the manual wind caliber Valjoux 7741 mechanism needed to find means to stand out in the watch market. Conscious about the challenges this watch had to face , the brand decided to pay special attention to the design of its dial, gifting this timepiece with a powerful bright yellow second time zone hand beautifully contrasting with the red accents on the hands and the 30 minute counter. Unfortunately, despite this attention to detail, this model did not encounter the success it deserved and sales were below the brands expectations.
In the world of collectors, the commercial failures of the past make the success of the present and today , over 40 years after
it’s orginal launch, this striking model has become a coveted timepiece of which less than twenty pieces are known to exist
Furthermore , this watch is in Superb shape and has been in storage for most of its life and worn only on special occasions, particularly in the last 15 years that I have owned it. The case and Bezel show very low level signs of wear, no part of the watch has ever been polished.
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to add such a rare and fine watch to your collection. I’m still not 100% sure that I’m wanting to sell , it would take an offer that I couldn’t refuse to make a deal.
Now the watch :
Year : Circa 1974
Reference: 741.603
Case: 297’974
Modal Name: Autavia GMT
Material: Stainless Steel
Calibre: Manual, cal. Valjoux 7741, 17 Jewels
Strap: Non OEM leather strap
Dimensions: 42mm diameter
Signed: Case, dial and movement
Launched in the mid-70’s at a time when demand was strong for automatic or quartz movements, this Autavia GMT model powered by the manual wind caliber Valjoux 7741 mechanism needed to find means to stand out in the watch market. Conscious about the challenges this watch had to face , the brand decided to pay special attention to the design of its dial, gifting this timepiece with a powerful bright yellow second time zone hand beautifully contrasting with the red accents on the hands and the 30 minute counter. Unfortunately, despite this attention to detail, this model did not encounter the success it deserved and sales were below the brands expectations.
In the world of collectors, the commercial failures of the past make the success of the present and today , over 40 years after
it’s orginal launch, this striking model has become a coveted timepiece of which less than twenty pieces are known to exist
Furthermore , this watch is in Superb shape and has been in storage for most of its life and worn only on special occasions, particularly in the last 15 years that I have owned it. The case and Bezel show very low level signs of wear, no part of the watch has ever been polished.
This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to add such a rare and fine watch to your collection. I’m still not 100% sure that I’m wanting to sell , it would take an offer that I couldn’t refuse to make a deal.
Now the watch :
