Heuer Autavia 'Orange Boy'

This piece is part of our First Look collection—your early access window into upcoming arrivals before they officially launch on the site. If you’d like more details or wish to reserve this watch ahead of the public release, simply click the Inquire for Priority Access button at the top of the page, complete the short form, and a member of our team will reach out shortly. *This piece was reserved during its time in our First Look collection, selling before it fully launched on the site. Don’t miss your next chance at early access — sign up for our newsletter to receive a weekly sneak peek at upcoming releases. It's no secret that the team at Analog:Shift is partial to all things motorsports and racing, and there are few brands with as strong a motorsports connection as Heuer. The 1960s and 1970s were boom times for sporty wrist watches with color and a little flash, and Heuer was no slouch in their offerings - take the Autavia offered here! Featuring a Calibre 12 automatic chronograph movement and the finely finished 42mm stainless cushion case that came to define Heuer's third-execution Autavia line, this particular example features the a traditional dial layout but with rarely seen fluorescent orange highlights on the dial and handset. Known to collectors as the 'Orange Boy', these colorful chronographs have become one of the most sought-after models of the era, and this example is about as nice as they come. With a pristine case, near-flawless dial showing just a hint of tropicalization, tachy bezel insert, and the ever-desirable Gay Freres Beads Of Rice bracelet, it doesn't get better than this.  The vintage Heuer wave may be in slack tide at the moment, so don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to snag this special piece before they spiral upwards in value once again!