Heuer Autavia

About this reference

The Heuer Autavia reference 73463 was produced during the early 1970s, specifically between 1972 and approximately 1975. This reference is distinguished by its manual-wind Valjoux 7734 movement, which includes a date complication at the 6 o’clock position. Collectors value the 73463 for its 42mm stainless steel "compressor" style case, which features a snap-on back rather than the screw-down design found on earlier automatic models. The reference is typically found with a black dial and white sub-dials or a silver dial with black sub-dials, often accented by orange chronograph hands. On the secondary market, these watches generally trade between $4,000 and $7,000 depending on condition and bezel type. A notable variant is the "Orange Boy" configuration, which features specific orange accents on the dial and hands, often commanding a premium at auction due to its distinct aesthetic and relative scarcity.