HEUER, AUTAVIA GMT, REF. 2446C Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 11,250
Estimate
USD 10,000 - USD 15,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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Lot Essay
Just as Heuer transitioned the Autavias from screw-back cases to the compressor cases, the Autavia GMT chronographs went through the same transition. Around 1969, Heuer moved the Autavia GMT chronograph to the reference 2446C compressor case. This reference 2446C is a Mark 3 distinguished by the fluted pushers.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The case is full. The case has scratches and small nicks throughout. The lugs show signs of wear with scratches and small nicks. The numbers are visible between the lugs. The back of the lugs show signs of wear. The case back has scratches throughout. The bezel insert is in good condition with few scratches and is lightly faded. The dial and hands are in good condition and appear to be original. The dial has developed a light patina. There is a linear yellowish mark in the 3 and 9 sub-registers and some intermittent spotting. The hands have developed a heavier patina. The luminous material in the hands is a darker yellow than the hour markers. The chronograph is working at the time of cataloguing. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.