| Model: 7863C |
Condition: Good |
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Year: 60's |
Original box and papers: Watch only |
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Stock Code: SN3AYD |
Dial: Black |
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Hour Markers: Luminous baton |
Case: 40mm |
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Crown: push/pull crown |
Crystal: Acrylic |
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Bracelet/Strap: Rustic Brown Leather |
Lug Width: 20mm |
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Water Resistance: N/A |
Movement: Valjoux 7732 movement |
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Store Location: GA Jewellers Brighton Lanes |
Heuer Autavia 7863C “Dato” – Tachymeter Bezel, Compressor Case Mk1
The Heuer Autavia 7863C “Dato” is a true racing legend from the late 1960s, built for speed, precision, and adventure. This rare chronograph stands out with its tachymeter bezel, designed for measuring speed over distance—a tool trusted by professional drivers and motorsport enthusiasts during the golden age of racing.
Housed in the robust Compressor Case Mk1, the watch features a 40mm stainless steel case with pump pushers and a screw-down case back, ensuring durability and water resistance. Its matte black dial with contrasting white subdials in the classic reverse panda layout offers exceptional legibility, while the unique date window at 12 o’clock—the hallmark “Dato” feature—adds practicality and collectible appeal.
Powered by the Valjoux 7732 manual-wind movement, this chronograph delivers reliability and precision timing, making it the perfect companion for those who live life in the fast lane. Paired with a period-correct bracelet or leather strap, the Autavia 7863C is more than a watch—it’s a piece of motorsport history.
Key Features
Case Type: Compressor Case Mk1
Year of Production: Late 1960s
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 40mm
Bezel: Bi-directional Tachymeter scale
Dial: Matte black with contrasting white subdials (reverse panda layout)
Date Feature: “Dato” – Date window at
12 o’clockMovement: Valjoux 7732, manual-wind chronographFunctions:
Pushers: Pump-style chronograph pushers
Case Back: Screw-down
Water Resistance: Period-rated (not recommended for modern use)
Bracelet/Strap: Originally leather strap or stainless steel bracelet
Special Features:
Year of Production: Late 1960s
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 40mm
Bezel: Bi-directional Tachymeter scale
Dial: Matte black with contrasting white subdials (reverse panda layout)
Date Feature: “Dato” – Date window at
12 o’clockMovement: Valjoux 7732, manual-wind chronographFunctions:
- Hours, minutes, small seconds
- Chronograph (central seconds, 30-minute counter)
- Date
Pushers: Pump-style chronograph pushers
Case Back: Screw-down
Water Resistance: Period-rated (not recommended for modern use)
Bracelet/Strap: Originally leather strap or stainless steel bracelet
Special Features:
- Tachymeter bezel for speed measurement
- Rare “Dato” configuration with date at 12 o’clock
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