Heuer Skipper

About this reference

The Heuer Skipper reference 73464 was produced between approximately 1972 and 1977. This reference is housed in a stainless steel Autavia-style compressor case measuring 42mm, featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel and a manual-wind Valjoux 7734 movement modified for regatta timing. Collectors value this model for its specific "Skipperera" lineage and the unique 15-minute countdown sub-dial at three o'clock, which is divided into three five-minute segments of blue, white, and red. Unlike earlier versions based on the Carrera case, the 73464 includes a date window at six o'clock. Current secondary market prices typically range from $10,000 to $18,000 depending on the condition and the presence of the original Gay Frères bracelet. A notable production detail is the transition from the early "blue-dial" 73464 to the later black-dialed 15640, making the 73464 the final manual-wind Skipper in the oversized Autavia case.