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Re: Heuer Autavia Ref. 7763 MH
In Response To: Heuer Autavia Ref. 7763 MH ()

: I was lucky enough to acquire this beautiful 1968 Heuer Autavia
: Ref. 7763 MH w/compression case from the original owner
: recently. He bought it new in 1968 at the BX on Wheelus Air Base
: in Tripoli, Libya, about a month before Kadahfi overthrew King
: Idris in a military coup. It's cost.... $120 in 1968! Love the history
: of this piece, and its size at 40mm. Owner is trying to find a
: pic of him wearing at that time.

: Planning to keep this all original if possible. Bezel is in really
: nice shape, only the small "ding" at 7:00. A well
: earned battle scar as I understand. Lume is in very nice shape,
: consistent with age of watch, so no plans to try and re-lume
: hands/dial. I am thinking an overhaul of the movement, polish of
: case and some attention to the crystal.....which I believe will
: polish-out nicely. Leave the case back untouched to maintain
: what engraving is still visible. A new black leather rally strap
: with Heuer buckle to finish. Am I missing anything? Sorry, not
: in a position for a Heuer Gay Freres bracelet
: currently....unless someone has one they wish to donate! (Well,
: I can dream can't I)

: I've sent to Richard Awiza - RA Time.
: (ratime@verizon.net">(ratime@verizon.net , www.ratime.com ) to have
: service and restoration work done. Hopefully he will be able to
: start in the next week or so.

: I'll post updates alone the way as available. Thanks for looking!
: Jeff

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4.12.14 UPDATE - Here are some pictures of the break-down. Enjoy

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