Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch Model: Autavia 'Jochen Rindt' Reference: 2446 Date: Circa 1967 Movement: 17-jewel Valjoux Cal.72 manual wind Dial: Black, applied luminous tipped polished baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, silvered subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, white centre chronograph hand Case: Brushed and polished round, screw down back, bi-directional bezel with black tachymeter insert, twin chronograph pushers, No.96069 Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished Gay Frères link, HL end links Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp stamped 1 67 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 39mm Footnotes: The Heuer Autavia model was first introduced in 1962, the name deriving from a combination of 'AUTomobile' and 'AVIAtion'. The 2446 is commonly nicknamed after the Austrian Formula 1 driver, Jochen Rindt (18 April 1942 – 5 September 1970) who famously was known for his daring driving and passion for the sport. Whilst practicing for the 1970 Italian Grand Prix he lost control of his Lotus 72 and unexpectedly hit the guardrail with fatal consequences. Despite there being 4 more races to complete, Rindts competitors of the day were unable to score more points and he remains the only Formula 1 driver to posthumously be awarded World Champion. The current example originally belonged to Anton Svankil, a merchant ship captain from Hvaler. Norwegian tradition dictates that upon the christening of new ships presents are given to the Godmother, the ship owner and the captain taking over the new vessel. On the occasion of the launch of the M/S Farmand, Captain Svankil was presented with this Heuer Autavia. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Ω Ω VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com