The TAG Heuer Autavia is the perfect watch for adventurers

57 years ago, Heuer took this former stopwatch out of the airplane cockpit. It found its way onto the wrists of professionals and hobby pilots as a sought-after chronograph. Racing drivers should also be able to rely on the TAG Heuer Autavia. In 2017, TAG Heuer re-released the desirable model. This time with a new in-house caliber. With the TAG Heuer Autavia you are purchasing an iconic timepiece whose shape and precision represent daring and maximum reliability.

Borrowings from motorsport and aviation

The term Autavia is made up of two parts of the word. Therefore, the name of the TAG Heuer Autavia is a made-up word. AUT stands for automobiles and AVIA stands for aviation. That means something like flying. By merging both parts of the word, the models from the TAG Heuer Autavia collection show that they combine elements from both the world of cycling and the world of aviation. Probably the best-known timepiece from the TAG Heuer Autavia model series is the Jo Siffert Autavia. It is named after the Swiss racing driver Jo Siffert. The masterpiece was launched in 1969. The robust housing is made of stainless steel. A large crown sits on him. The white dial with its blue markers is remarkable.

Versatile dials

The dials of the TAG Heuer Autavia are available in four color variations. In addition to the dark green and deep blue, there are also brown and black. The design of the dial is simple. It impresses with sword-shaped hands and Arabic numerals. These are covered with a finish made of Super-LumiNova, which is ivory-colored. This improves the readability of the time even in poor weather and lighting conditions. The date is also easy to read. The window is at the 6 o'clock position.

The dial is surrounded by a ceramic bezel. There is a 60-minute scale on it. The bezel can be rotated in two directions. The TAG Heuer Autavia also offers variety when it comes to bracelets. Here the watch lover can choose between bracelets made of calf leather, stainless steel, rubber or a NATO strap.