Heuer Autavia 2446C NS

An excellent example of the sought after Heuer Autavia 2446C NS. Purchased from the original and only owner, this stunning watch is just back from a full service after sitting in a drawer for the past 35 years. Photos simply don't do this piece justice!

The Autavia name was originally associated with dashboard clocks and instrumentation in automobiles and aircraft, with the name coming from a mix of Automotive and Aviation.

Fast forward to the early 1960s and the Autavia name was resurrected as part of Jack Heuer's goal to refocus the Heuer line of timepieces on chronographs. After its introduction in 1962, the Autavia went onto become one of the racing community's go-to chronographs throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

The watch you see here is an Autavia reference 2446C Mark II purchased from the original owner who original bought it in 1971. After sitting in his drawer for the past 35 years he decided now was the time to sell it. 

Technical & Condition: 

Overall the watch is in excellent condition for its age. The lume plots on both the dial and hands have taken on a lovely colour and the dial remains in very clean condition. Likewise the bezel is largely free from damage except from a few areas, mainly to the outside edges. Whilst the case has its fair share of scratches it retains its original shape. The movement is freshly serviced and running well. Finally the watch is fitted with a new, 3rd party leather strap. 

• Case size (exc. crown): 40mm

• Case material: Steel

• Movement: Serviced; Valjoux 72 movement

• Strap/bracelet: New 3rd party leather

• Box and papers: Our own

Shipping:

For orders placed before 2pm orders will be shipped the same day.

Your watch will be carefully packaged and shipped fully insured with leading global courier companies.

Delivery Prices:

Delivery within the UK is Free. Delivery within Europe is £30. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £50.

Returns:

Don't like it or change your mind? Return it for a full refund with our 14 day, no hassle returns on all sales. See the full conditions here.

The Watches

Are all watches authenticated?

All our watches pass through a double authentication process to insure their authenticity. We also provide detailed photos of the watch from all angles to allow you to undertake your own anlysis. Finally as with everything, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team

What if something goes wrong with the watch

Whilst all our watches are fully serviced before sale, if something does go wrong, we'll repair it for free as part of our 1 year warranty

Do watches come with original box and papers?

It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!

How do I know it will fit?

For metal bracelets we provide the size it will currently fit in the description section of this page. If this measurement is too large or too small we are able to assist in either adding or removing links. We also offer this service, post service on a at-cost basis (i.e. we don't add a margin).

Can you change the strap?

Absolutely! If you don't like the current strap, let us know and we'll change it for free! We maintain a broad selection of styles and can also source straps to your specification free of charge.

Can you source something similar?

Absolutely! If its not quite what you’re looking for just get in touch and we can source one with our Free, No Obligation sourcing service. You can contact us on phone, live chat or simply submit the details of what you’re looking for on our “Find a Watch” page.

Payment

What payment options do you offer?

We accept payment by all leading credit and debit cards, ApplePay as well as bank transfer.

Do you offer financing?

Currently we don't offer financing but it’s something we're exploring.

Shipping & Returns

Can you ship an order to arrive on a certain day?

We can certainly try! We can request with our shipment partners for delivery on a certain day but ultimately the exact delivery date is subject to a number of factors outside our control.

How do I return a watch?

Simply let us know you want to send the watch back within the 14 return period and return it to us via Royal Mail Special Delivery. We’ll process your refund the same day we receive the watch back.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

You can find our full terms and conditions here.