TAG Heuer: The Autavia Cup

Hubert

I don't think the original size will make it. I think TH will use the CH80 or another of their current automatic Calibres that will require larger dimensions and proportions.

abrod520

Well if it's the CH80, they fit that one easily into a 41mm case for the proposed Carrera, and that had an extra-enormous dial. I think (and certainly hope!) that they could easily cut 0.5-1mm out of that, and more out of the dial (to make room for the bezel)
I do somewhat expect a similar "update" like from the 2447 to the modern Calibre 17 Chronometers - close enough from the front, but monstrously tall. We'll see!

Hubert

Good points. I think the sweet-spot is 41mm. It would be great to see this as the reintroduction of the CH80; not counting of course the re-work they did to accommodate the Tourbillon in the Heuer-02.

elbeik

I have a feeling it will be a 43.
Hopefully there will be two color options. I really love the white dial.

abrod520

Movement-wise, I'm with you - I hope the CH80 makes it into production in its intended guise. If I'm dreaming though, TAG will dig up a cache of Lemania 1873 manual-wind movements from the Carrera re-edition days! Now that would put me over the moon...

Hubert

I honestly think a manual wind is unlikely. Especially, since this would be the best opportunity to reintroduce the CH80 given the high profile of this 'competition'.

abrod520

Oh yeah, no doubt. That's why that'd be if I was dreaming 😀 I'll be very happy if it's the CH80.

Hubert

Yeah; I think most brand enthusiasts would love the CH80; leaving only the most hard-core purists dead-set on the manual wind.

Following more than 50,000 votes from the public, TAG Heuer today announced that the Autavia model chosen to make a comeback in 2017 will be a re-edition of the Autavia 2446 MK3. Now that we know the model, the two remaining questions are what will the size be and which movement will the watch use?

While we’d like to think that the size will be kept true to the 39mm original, we can’t help but think that TAG Heuer will increase the size to 41mm- small enough to be authentic, but large enough to keep with modern tastes.


When we spoke to TAG Heuer CEO Biver earlier this year about movements for the Autavia re-edition, his view was that this could be a chance for the CH80 to make a reappearance (Heuer-03?). If that dream doesn’t turn into reality, then assume that it will be the Calibre 17 powering the new Autavia. Purists would love to see a manual-wind movement, but that we’d discount that possibility.

So, the wait to March 2017 is on. If you want to re-live the final vote, you can read our original article below that sets out the finalists. Yes, we did pick the winner…at least second-time around!