Manufacturer: Heuer Year: Circa 1980s Reference No: 113.603 Model Name: Autavia Material: PVD-coated stainless steel Calibre: Automatic Bracelet/Strap: PVD-coated stainless steel Heuer bracelet, max length 200 mm Clasp/Buckle: PVD-coated stainless steel Heuer deployant clasp Dimensions: 42 mm diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Literature: Other models of reference 113.603 are illustrated in Richard Crosthwaite & Paul Gavin, Heuer Autavia Chronographs, pp. 142-3.
Catalogue Essay
The present reference 113.603 is an exceptional chronograph wristwatch which is distinguished by its beautiful, pitch-black PVD coating, giving the watch an immensely robust and austere presence. Offered in overall excellent condition, the present lot is an outstanding, rarely found Heuer watch for the most discerning collectors.
This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.