Lot 119
  • 119

Heuer

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Heuer
  • A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS REF 2446 CASE 109232 AUTAVIA CIRCA 1968
  • stainless steel and alligator
  • diameter 40 mm
• Valjoux cal. 72 manual winding lever movement, 17 jewels • black dial, applied stainless steel baton indexes, outer minute track with 1/5 divisions, white engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel case, bezel calibrated to 60 units, chronographers pushers to band, snap-on back • dial, case and movement signed

Condition

Movement running at the time of cataloguing. Case with scuffs and scratches throughout due to use and age. Bezel slightly faded with scratches particularly around 12. Denting and scratches to lugs. Bezel difficult to rotate. One small crack to the plexi at 8. Dial and hands in good condition, with some small spots to the subsidiary dials, indexes and hands have been re-lumed and still glow. Chronograph hand and pushers are later. The bracelet doesn't fit properly. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by a Heuer bracelet made by Gay Freres.