Sell Your Vintage Heuer Autavia in London

About the Heuer Autavia

The wrist Autavia arrived in 1962 with the reference 2446, evolving through first, second and third executions. Dial variants named for racing drivers, such as the 'Rindt', are especially prized, powered by Valjoux movements.

Notable vintage Autavia references

Vintage references we regularly assess include:

• Reference 2446 — first, second and third executions
• 'Rindt', 'Andretti' and 'Siffert' dial variants
• Valjoux 72 and 92 movements
• Screw-back and compressor case types
• Original bezels, dials and hands, often replaced

Originality on a vintage Heuer Autavia

On a vintage Autavia, the execution, dial variant, an original rotating bezel and a sharp case are decisive. Refinished dials, replacement bezels and later parts affect value, and we explain exactly what we find.

What affects the value of a Heuer Autavia

Among the factors we weigh when valuing a vintage Heuer Autavia:

• Reference and execution
• Dial variant and originality
• Bezel originality and condition
• Movement (Valjoux 72, 92) and condition
• Case sharpness and prior polishing
• Provenance, box and papers where present

Selling a Heuer Autavia without box or papers

Missing paperwork does not put a sale out of reach. We may consider a vintage Heuer Autavia without its original box, papers, warranty card or receipt.

Any purchase remains subject to authentication, condition inspection, and ownership and identification checks. Documentation can affect valuation depending on the piece, and we will always explain how.

How Fair Vintage assesses your Heuer Autavia

We look at originality first — dial, hands, case and, where relevant, bezel and bracelet — then movement condition and any service history.

Replacement parts, prior polishing, provenance, and box and papers all feed into the assessment. We explain our reasoning so the offer is one you can understand and rely on.

Selling your Heuer Autavia while visiting London

If you are visiting London, we can often arrange an appointment at short notice to value your vintage Heuer Autavia at a safe, mutually agreed location convenient to you.

Same-day or next-day appointments may be available, subject to availability. If you accept an offer and the required identification and compliance checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged.

How it works

A straightforward process, with no obligation at any stage:

• Contact us with a few details or photographs
• We arrange a suitable appointment
• Your Heuer Autavia is inspected and valued in person
• We provide a clear offer — you are free to accept or decline
• If you accept and the required checks are completed, prompt payment is arranged

Frequently asked questions