David:

This serial number and configuration are routine and would appear to be entirely correct . . . no issues at all. We see standard 1163 Viceroys in the 274xxx, 275xxx and 276xxx ranges, with some Caliber 15 Exotics also appearing in these ranges.

Mark has determined that the range from 266500 through 276999 was all 1163 and 1563 Autavias, so your Viceroy fits within this large batch. Here is Mark's posting, Serial Numbers and Batches of Viceroy Autavias.

Jeff

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: Hi David

: I share my understanding to see if there is consent and
: professionals agree
: For me it's 6th batch, 1973, Mk6, 1 - 12 sub dial, cal 12 or 15 ,
: cal 15 is not installed in separate batch,
: Schmitz case, stepped case back, from about 270xxx with
: "V"

: cheers mich