Heuer Autavia 1163 "Pre-Weisseroy"
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-Specifications
BrandHeuer
Model
Autavia
Reference
1163
Year
1969-1972
Serial
22xxxx
Movement
Automatic Cal.11
Case
42.5 mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bracelet
Greige Leather Strap
Bracelet Length
Approx 18cm
Includes
Watch Only
Notes
The watch has been completely serviced by our watchmaker
Warranty
1-year Mechanical Warranty by us
Shipping
Global shipping via FedEx International Priority
-Description
Autavia is a legendary chronograph of Heuer, former company of TAG Heuer.
The name was coined from a combination of the words AUTomobile (automobile) and AVIAtion (aircraft).
From 1933 to 1957, Autavia was produced as a dashboard timer for automobiles and aircraft.
From 1962, the Autavia produced as a chronograph, and over the next 23 years, more than 85 models were produced.
Because of its original design and high legibility, many Formula 1 drivers have used it, and certain models are named like the "Paul Newman" of the Rolex Daytona.
This watch is Ref. 1163, one of the third generation of Autavia watches.
The third generation was characterized by the change in case shape from round to C-shaped and the introduction of Heuer's automatic chronograph movement, Cal.11 (later Cal.12).
This case design became the template for various subsequent Autavia models.
The most famous of the 1163 series is Ref. 1163V, the "V" stands for Viceroy, an American cigarette brand.
In 1972, as part of a campaign, a customer could purchase an Autavia for $88 by providing a receipt for 10 packs of Viceroy cigarettes.
After the campaign ended, production continued as 1163V, which was reportedly sold until the early 1980s.
So, 1163V is the most known model as a vintage Autavia.
This watch, Ref. 1163, was only produced for three years from 1969 to 1972, just before the Viceroy campaign.
And it was used only in the early stages of the campaign.
So, it has the same design as the 1163V but without the V in the reference engraving.
As the model immediately before the 1163V, it is called Pre-Viceroy among the collectors.
The dial is the iconic Autavia design, and the luminous is tritium.
The bezel shows some patina, but overall the watch is in good condition.
The movement is the Cal.11, one of the world's first automatic chronograph movements.
The main feature of this watch is that it has the crown at 9 o'clock, which is the opposite position of a normal watch.
The photos of the movement were taken before the service.
[About Leather Strap]
Due to Washington Convention, we cannot export Crocodile/Alligator/Lizard leather overseas.
We will replace the strap with a similar strap made of calf leather as an alternative.
Or we will send the watch without strap if we don't have stocks of them.
[Payment Method]
1. Credit Card (Visa/Master/Amex)
2 Wire/Bank Transfer
*Some items are only available by Bank Transfer.
*We have U.S/Singapore/EU/UK bank account. So you don't need to transfer internationaly.
[Delivery]
Shipped via DHL Express with full value insurance.
Normally,Item will be shipped in 1-2 business days after payment received.
Tracking number will be provided, and insurance will cover if the item is damaged or missing in the shipping process.
[Custom Duty]
International buyer has a responsibility to pay import duties, taxes or charges. (ex VAT/GST)
We do not accept to declare lower value on shipping label or invoice.We will declare full value of them.
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[Return]
We accept return in the case of shipping mistake or item defect in 14 days after your receive.
1.Can I reserve it?
-Since it is also sold on the web, it cannot be reserved.
2.Can you adjust the bracelet?
-If you fill in the approximate arm circumference when ordering, we will send it after adjustment.
(*Riveted bracelets and folded link bracelets require some time to be adjusted by a repair craftsman.)
3. How long does it take for "delivery after complete service?
-Please consider it to be about 1 month from the date of your order.
(*It may take a little longer depending on the schedule of our watchmaker and the degree of congestion.)
4.Is there a payment deadline? (Bank transfer)
-If we cannot confirm the payment within 2 days after placing the order, the order will be canceled.
5.Can I order by cash on delivery?
- Due to the nature of the product, we do not accept it.
Our stance is that "customers can use good products with peace of mind for a long time."
In order to achieve this, the presence of a skilled repair craftsman is essential.
How well the work is done depends largely on the thoughts of the craftsman.
The watchmakers who Arbitro asks are craftsmen who do not cut corners in such areas, so we ask them to carry out the repair work with peace of mind.
About Complete Service
Complete service, sometime called overhaul is the work of disassembling a mechanical product down to its individual parts, cleaning and reassembling it to bring it closer to its new state of performance.
Roughly speaking, the overhaul procedure is as follows.
1. Separate into case and movement
2. Disassemble the movement
3. Inspection and pre-cleaning of wear condition of each part
4. Wash parts with a special machine
5. Lubrication and assembly
6. Waterproof test
7. Final adjustment and running test.
Some movements are made up of hundreds of parts, but it is a very meticulous process of disassembling them one by one, inspecting them all, cleaning them, and reassembling them.
If you don't overhaul, the oil will deteriorate just like a car, and the risk of wear and damage to parts increases, causing a decrease in accuracy and, in severe cases, not working.
There is also the reason that it will be very expensive to replace parts after they are found to be damaged, so we recommend overhauling once every 2-3 years for economical and long-term use.
About Polishing
Vintage watches have been used for decades, and even the stainless steel used in many watches has rounded corners that were originally sharp, and has many small scratches even though the mirror finish should be beautiful. state.
At Arbitro, some watches are sold with a new finish, based on the idea that you can purchase them in beautiful condition and use them for a long time.
In particular, gold-cased dress watches are finished to bring out the best of the precious metal case.
The watches sold by us that have been given a new finish are shot in very high definition, so you can see that the edges stand out and the light is reflected by the mirror finish.
Also, depending on the case or bracelet, there are cases where multiple finishes such as mirror finish and hairline finish are mixed, but there are not many craftsmen who can distinguish between them and finish them at a high level.
In addition, the “thinness of the case” is also a part that is greatly influenced by the skill of the craftsman.
A watch that has become thinner and has thinner lugs is far from its original design, and the appearance becomes unbalanced.
It is a very precise work that brings the case closer to the original finish by eliminating scratches and dents while reducing the thickness of the case to the utmost limit.
Of course, there are cases where it is better to use the watch as it is, in order to emphasize the history of the watch and its original condition.
We look at each watch and judge whether it is best to finish it before selling it.
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