HEUER AUTAVIA "ORANGE BOY"
Ref: 1163
Year: 1971
Cal: Buren Cal. 12 micro rotor automatic Chronograph
Dia: Black with white 30 Min. & Hr. 3-6-9 sub-dials
Case: St. Steel 42.3x15.6mm 20mm lugs, Pulsations rotating bezel.
Bra: Brèvete Gay Frères 17 links BoR dated 4/71
This original OB is in good condition. The case remains unpolished with normal signs of wear. The dial appears slightly tropical or chocolate brown and the orange stripes and five minute markers have accordingly faded. The luminescent orange hand as the tritium hands & markers look to be professionally enhanced, restored. The movement and counters are working very nice and accurately.
Known as the "Orange Boy" this colorful chronograph has become one of the most sought-after models of the era. Collectors use the OB name for the rare version of this reference 1163 Autavia that has orange accents on the dial and hands produced in 1971. In later models you can see similar orange accents but this models is one of only very few to exist therefore it is a highly coveted Heuer model for some even a grail.
Year: 1971
Cal: Buren Cal. 12 micro rotor automatic Chronograph
Dia: Black with white 30 Min. & Hr. 3-6-9 sub-dials
Case: St. Steel 42.3x15.6mm 20mm lugs, Pulsations rotating bezel.
Bra: Brèvete Gay Frères 17 links BoR dated 4/71
This original OB is in good condition. The case remains unpolished with normal signs of wear. The dial appears slightly tropical or chocolate brown and the orange stripes and five minute markers have accordingly faded. The luminescent orange hand as the tritium hands & markers look to be professionally enhanced, restored. The movement and counters are working very nice and accurately.
Known as the "Orange Boy" this colorful chronograph has become one of the most sought-after models of the era. Collectors use the OB name for the rare version of this reference 1163 Autavia that has orange accents on the dial and hands produced in 1971. In later models you can see similar orange accents but this models is one of only very few to exist therefore it is a highly coveted Heuer model for some even a grail.