I hope this doesn't violate some forum protocol, but I've been wondering about this for a few days. There's a Heuer on eBay advertised as a "Heuer Autavia three reg chronograph Val. 72," with a starting bid of $750, no bidders, and a little over a day to go. To my inexpert eye, everything seems to look right -- though the picture of the movement accompanying the auction has some detail differences from my Valjoux 72, and there are other, seemingly small, issues that the seller (who has a good number of sales and 100% feedback) acknowledges up front:

* Bezel insert (black minute ring) has a repair at 12:oo could poss. be replaced.

* Original dial shows some age, but still looks good.

* Original hands except for minute and hour recorder small hands, (at 6 &3) replacements.

* Crown is not original and should be replaced with Heuer marked crown.

The item number is 280386869997, if anyone cares to look at it. I'm not interested in buying this watch, I'm just curious, for self-educational purposes, as to why it hasn't generated any interest. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Bart Brown