• Heuer Autavia Chronograph “Orange Boy” black, ref. 11630, 1969, black dial, steel case
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Heuer Autavia Chronograph “Orange Boy” black

Heuer Autavia Chronograph “Orange Boy” black

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Brand: Heuer
Typology: Vintage chronograph
Year: 1969

While the Carrera has the beautiful racing name, and the Monaco evokes both the Formula One and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, history shows us that the Autavia was the chronograph most often worn by the motorsport racers. Formula One champions Mario Andretti and Jochen Rindt wore manual-wind Autavias in the late 1960s.
Jo Siffert, Gilles Villeneuve, Clay Regazzoni and Derek Bell wore automatic Autavias in the 1970s.

Orange accents were created for the Autavia in the 1163, but carried on by this 11630, 73463, 15630s, and others. Only when the 1163 began to sell at massive premium did people begin to term these other reference as Orange Boys, but hey evolving times and all that. For what its worth, I’m not sure where the nickname’s parlance should begin and end.

Moreover, all the changes that came with the 11630 were purposeful. The outer bezel is wider for legibility and grew a luminous dot. The crystal switched from plexi to mineral. The case is also more robust, to the tune of a 1mm. There aren’t actually as many playful chronographs from the 70s are you think there are from brands you recognize. Heuer really did it best, and somehow they’re in a market that’s totally froth-less today. It’s the anti-Rainbow-Daytona, really. More of that, please.

This example sports a "as new" strong case, and a GF bracelet.
The dial is spotless, clear and crisp, all tritium still present and a lovely honey. It comes from a well-regarded Heuer collector.

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Specifics

  • General info

    • Reference: 11630
    • Serial number: 30xxxx
    • Case material: Steel
    • Glass: Mineral
    • Caseback: Screw-back
    • Case diameter: 42.0 mm
    • Bezel Materials: Steel
    • Dial color: Black
    • Dial numerals: No numerals
    • General conditions: Great conditions
    • Water resistance rate: Not waterproof
    • Delivery contents: Watch only

  • Band or Strap

    • Band material: Metallic bracelet
    • Lug width: 20 mm
    • Buckle type: Classic
    • Buckle material: Steel

  • Movement

    • Calibre: Cal.12
    • Movement type: Automatic
    • Complications: Chronograph

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