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Heuer Vintage Autavia Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref. 73663

Partially verified

This Heuer vintage Autavia reference 73663 chronograph wristwatch features a 40.00 mm stainless steel tonneau case paired with a bidirectional rotating black tachymeter bezel. The off-white dial is arranged with three black subsidiary counters at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock for elapsed minutes, elapsed hours, and running seconds, marked 'SWISS' below the 6 o'clock register. Time display relies on applied steel and black baton indices, luminescent hands, and a central blue chronograph seconds hand. According to the source, the watch is powered by a manual-wind chronograph movement and fitted with a textured black rubber strap with a stainless steel tang buckle.

Front view of the Heuer Autavia reference 73663 chronograph wristwatch
Front view of the Heuer Autavia reference 73663 chronograph wristwatch — Freeman's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
freemansauction.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph
Maker / attribution
Heuer
Reference
73663
Catalogue / lot identifier
9
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and External Construction

The timepiece features a 40.00 mm stainless steel case paired with a bidirectional rotating bezel.

The watch is fitted with a black rubber strap and a stainless steel tang buckle. The length of the watch is approximately 7 1/4 to 8 3/4 inches, with the clasp bearing a 'STAINLESS STEEL' stamp.

Evidence for this section
  • “40.00 mm case diameter”
  • “bidirectional rotating bezel”
  • “black rubber strap, stainless steel tang buckle”
  • “7 1/4-8 3/4 inches long”
  • “Clasp stamp: STAINLESS STEEL.”

Dial and Configuration

The watch is configured with an off-white and black dial featuring applied steel and black baton numerals. Subsidiary dials located at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions track elapsed minutes, elapsed hours, and running seconds.

Condition notes indicate there is a scratch at the center of the dial and light scratching on the crystal. Wear is noted on the outer bezel and the strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “off white and black dial”
  • “applied steel and black baton numerals”
  • “subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock for minutes, hours and seconds respectively”
  • “There is a scratch at the center of the dial and light scratching on the crystal.”
  • “There is some wear to the outer bezel and strap.”

Mechanical Status

The movement is described as a manual-wind chronograph. The watch was reported to wind, set, and run at the time of cataloging, though it has not been timed for accuracy.

The auction source states that the lot is sold 'AS IS' and does not provide warranties regarding the movement or the authenticity of individual parts, noting that repairs and restoration may have occurred.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual wind movement with chronograph function”
  • “The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.”
  • “All lots are sold “AS IS”.”
  • “The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.”

Open research questions

  • Does the current movement caliber match the specifications intended for the Heuer reference 73663?
  • Is the black rubber strap an original component or a replacement?
  • Can the nature of the dial scratch be further assessed to determine impact on the watch face?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Heuer Vintage Autavia Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref. 73663
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Diameter40.00 mm“40.00 mm case diameter”
Dial DescriptionOff white and black dial“off white and black dial”
BezelBidirectional rotating bezel“bidirectional rotating bezel”
Movement TypeManual wind movement with chronograph function“manual wind movement with chronograph function”
Subdial ConfigurationSubdials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock for minutes, hours and seconds respectively“subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock for minutes, hours and seconds respectively”
Clasp StampSTAINLESS STEEL“Clasp stamp: STAINLESS STEEL.”
Included AccessoriesAccompanied by a Heuer box and hang tag“Accompanied by a Heuer box and hang tag.”
Included AccessoriesHeuer box and hang tag“Accompanied by a Heuer box and hang tag.”

Visible details

  • Prominent central blue chronograph seconds hand contrasts against the off-white dial.
  • Three black subsidiary dials indicate running seconds at 9 o'clock, 30 minutes at 3 o'clock, and 12 hours at 6 o'clock.
  • The 6 o'clock subdial is marked 'SWISS' above the 6 marker.
  • Bidirectional black bezel insert features a tachymeter scale beginning at 400.
  • Wired-texture or perforated black rubber strap is fitted to the cushion-shaped tonneau steel case.

Research qualifications

  • Specific movement caliber and inner caseback details are not provided by the auction house.
  • The auction house reports a scratch at the center of the dial and light scratching on the crystal, alongside wear on the outer bezel and strap.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

HEUER, VINTAGE, REF. 73663 STAINLESS STEEL 'AUTAVIA'... | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 0a10663cb5

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