Hi To Everyone Who Has Shown An Interest In My Watch.

I have already given some history on the watch to DC but, in pview of the ongoing interest, I hope the following might help.

I bought it new, in about 1965, through a friend of mine. At that time, he was working for a company in England called International Time and Electronics. We both lived, and continue to live, in England so the watch, having been supplied by International Time and Electronics, was bought in England. I.T. and E. also supplied another Autavia and a Carrera at the same time to other friends, and in 1966 one more Autavia. Sadly, mine is the one only left.

As a point of interest, I.T. and E. were the offical time recorders for Donald Campbell's last attempt to set a new world water speed record in the latter part of 1966 and up to the fatal crash on the 4 January 1967. The timing equipment was by Heuer.

My watch, save for the bezel and the strap, is completely original. The original bezel was calibrated in minutes and, although I'm not 100 per cent sure, I think it was numbered 10,20,30,40, and 50. What I do remember for sure is that the knurling was like the cogs on a gear wheel and not square cut.

It would seem, thanks to you gentlemen, I almost know what I'm looking for by way of a replacement bezel. My ultimate goal is to have the watch fully restored. Thankfully, all functions appear to be working faultlessly. Upon completion, I will gladly comply with DC's request and send photographs of the watch in all its glory.

At the start of this exercise, I had absolutely no idea that my watch was anything but just another vintage Heuer. To have one that is just a little bit special is fantastic news.

Once again, my sincere thanks to everyone who has shown an interest in my watch. Despite owning it for best part of 50 years, I am new to all of this and I am most grateful to DC for taking up the task of bringing it to the attention of so many enthusiastic people.

Regards to one and all
Ronnie