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Iconic 1960s Heuer Autiavi Wristwatch in our 9th April Auction

Posted On: 06 Apr 2022 by Keith Butler

Made famous by racing legend Mario Andretti, this 1960s Heuer Autavia wristwatch is one of the stars of or Antique and Vintage Collectables sale this Saturday.

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Iconic 1960s Heuer Autiavi Wristwatch in our 9th April Auction

 

Extremely rare and prized by collectors, this 1966 Heuer Autavia wristwatch is one of the stars of our 9th April auction. 

Arguably, no watchmaker is as synonymous with motor sport as Heuer. This Autavia model is known as the ‘Andretti’ in honour of Mario Andretti, the legendary Italian-American racing driver whose incredible career spanned three decades and wore an identical model throughout the 1960s at the height of his fame.

The watch features as lot 940 in our Saleroom 2 Antique & Collectables Auction this Saturday 9th April. 

 

More details in our online catalogue below, or call 0115 986 9128 for condition reports.

https://www.arthurjohnson.co.uk/catalogue/lot/c1f2c888f0e1455815dfefeecb33056c/008abd168fa2e55ef2d93ca439d43434/the-saturday-auctions-9th-april-2022-lot-940/