{"product_id":"heuer-autavia-black-dial-ref-7763c-compressor-case-w3745","title":"Heuer Autavia Black Dial ref 7763C Compressor Case","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"234\"\u003eThe story of the Heuer Autavia is one of evolution—from dashboard instruments to the wrist—spanning decades of motorsport and aviation heritage. Its name itself, a contraction of AUTomobile and AVIAtion, already hints at its purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"234\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"469\"\u003eFirst introduced in 1933 as a dashboard timer, the Autavia was designed for both sectors. It wasn’t until 1962 that Jack Heuer reimagined it as a wristwatch chronograph—marking the beginning of one of Heuer’s most iconic lines. From there, it quickly became associated with the golden era of Formula 1, worn by drivers such as Jo Siffert, Mario Andretti, and Gilles Villeneuve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"469\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"848\"\u003eThe example offered here is a late 1960s reference 7763C, housed in a 40 mm case produced by Ervin Piquerez S.A.—better known for its “compressor” cases. This clever construction was designed to improve water resistance, using increasing external pressure to further compress the case gaskets. In other words, the deeper you went, the tighter it sealed—a beautiful piece of engineering from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"848\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1249\"\u003eThe case remains in great condition and is fitted with a finely toothed rotating bezel, which has developed a subtle fade towards a soft blue hue—adding just the right amount of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1249\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1439\"\u003eIts reverse panda dial offers a wonderful contrast, with two sub-dials set against a black background. The crisp white chronograph seconds hand adds a touch of sportiness, while the lume has aged to a warm yellow tone, giving the watch a balanced and harmonious appearance.The watch is fitted by one of our Bulang and sons leather straps of which we think as a nice match .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1439\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1814\"\u003ePowered by the reliable hand-wound Valjoux 7730 movement, this chronograph has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and is ready to be worn and enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1814\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1969\"\u003eA piece that captures the spirit of an era—where function, design, and motorsport heritage came together in the most effortless way !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1969\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2104\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2104\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2123\"\u003eHeuer Autavia reference 7763C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2156\"\u003e4o mm steel Compressor case, pump pushers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2203\"\u003eTurnable bezel ,faded to a dark blue hue indicating minutes\/hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2272\"\u003ecal.VLJX7730 movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2297\"\u003eSerial 111xxx dating to the late 1960’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2340\"\u003eBlack dial with two sub dials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2373\"\u003eBulang \u0026amp; Sons Leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2404\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2440\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2472\"\u003eFree worldwide FedEx Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889324601668,"sku":"W-3745","price":7750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/2546\/1430\/files\/W-3745HeuerAutaviaBlackdialref7763_0004_1x1_36ef1c08-5965-4a1d-8961-dfc427f08557.jpg?v=1782468336","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.eu\/fr\/products\/heuer-autavia-black-dial-ref-7763c-compressor-case-w3745","provider":"Bulang and Sons EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}