Heuer Autavia Chronograph Tropical Brown Dial ref. 73363 20/16 In the early 60s

In the early 60s

The case is superb and remains strong ( with the infamous Brevettte engravinging between the lugs )all round

with the seconds hand having more than a passing resemblance to a Rolex MilSub seconds hand and they have been relumed at some point in the past

adding vintage charm

The original lume remains intact

Heuer Autavia Chronograph Tropical Brown Dial ref. 73363 20/16 In the early 60sThe story of the Heuer Autavia began in 1933 as a dashboard stopwatch designed for cars and aircraft, its name derived from AUTomobile and AVIation. Reimagined in 1962 by Jack Heuer as a wristwatch, it quickly became a legendary motorsport chronograph, celebrated for its outstanding legibility, rotating bezel, and close association with Formula 1 greats such as Jo Siffert. The Autavia continued to evolve, most notably in 1969 with the introduction of