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FS: Autavia 11063 Alpha Orange

Up for grabs is an exquisite Autavia.

This is known as the Autavia 11063 Alpha Orange. It originally started life as a 11630 Black/Orange Autavia, with a very badly scratched crystal. When I sent it to my trusted watch guy to get a new crystal, the condition of the dial and hands were revealed – they were in the most remarkable condition, the best I’ve ever seen in all my years of collecting Heuers. (no bullshit – the condition is beyond sublime)
As a big fan of the later 11063 cased Autavias, I hatched a plan to get the remarkable dial/hands/movement transplanted into the later 11063 case, and the results were amazing. The case was refinished by Abel Court (the best in the world), and the bezel & insert are near NOS. It was service by my trusted UK based Heuer specialist, who commented that it was so clean and untouched, that it was a pleasure and a dream to service, it was like new.

This watch was subject to some interest online, being featured on several popular design related blogs. Yes, technically this is a watch that is constructed, but it is a one off - all original like new parts, and is in an impeccable condition. It is unique, and is the only one of it’s kind – in a good way! I cannot emphasise enough the beauty of the dial & hands.. it will blow you away, and I rarely say that about any vintage watch – it is truly remarkable.

As much as it pains me, I find myself offering this up for sale, due to the greater commitment to family & home (grrr!)

The watch comes with the rally strap pictured, which is a Certina leather strap that has been punched by me with a rally pattern.
You can read about it on my blog here: https://heuerville.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/heuer-autavia-11063-alpha-orange-skunkworks-custom/

Please note, some photos show it with a Decompression bezel.. it will come with the traditional Min/Hour bezel.

I’m looking for serious offers around £3900
Any questions, just fire away.
If I don't know you, please don't be offended if I seek references.

Thanks

Stewart
Heuerville

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