In the 70s, the jet age was in full speed with more modern jets crisscrossing the sky. Jack Heuer realized the need to offer pilots with an automatic professional watch that would allow them to keep track of time simultaneously in two different locations.

The first Autavia reference 1163GMT housed the calibre 11 modified for the 24 hour GMT indication. Later examples like the present 3rd execution are fitted with a caliber 14. The design of the dial and hands also evolved with this late execution. From 1970, the neon GMT hand’s tip was replaced by a square and the 30-minute counter was divided in 6 segments of 5 minutes each. Most often seen with a black dial and white subregisters, red accents and red edged hands, this reference was available in two dial variations. The present watch, features the rarest version with dark grey subregisters and black dial allowing the bright hands and neon orange accents on the 30-minute counter to offer a striking contrast.

Offered in almost untouched condition, the present watch can be considered as a true zeitgeist that pays homage to international travelers.