![]() The one point to note on the movement is that is quite loud. However, it’s in no way cumbersome or overbearing on the wrist, most probably due to its weight and 50mm lug to lug width. As mentioned, 42mm in diameter and whilst wears slightly larger due to its case design and height – almost 16mm high. TAG Heuer has done a great job with the design and specs of this watch. Once I put it on my wrist, I think I was smitten with this model. ![]() It’s light for a watch of this size and specs, considering you’ve got an automatic flyback chronograph movement with an 80h power reserve, date function and crystal case back. Whilst it wears slightly larger than its 42mm width, it’s not overbearing at all and fits quite well on my 18cm /7-inch wrist. Let me start by saying that wearing this watch was a pleasure. With the 60th anniversary of the 1962 Autavia model upon us, earlier this year TAG Heuer launched their 60th-anniversary edition to pay tribute to the classic Autavia, and this can be seen across many of the elements of the watch, and in this writer’s opinion, they’ve done a stellar job and it doesn’t disappoint. The reference 1550 SG – a model still very popular among collectors – was specifically created as a flyback chronograph for the Air Force to meet the special requirements of their pilots, who appreciated the ease of use and reliability. Initially used for dashboard timers for cars and aircraft starting in 1933, the Autavia name would later make its way onto wristwatches as the segment became of increasing interest to the company.įast forward 30 years to the late 1960s, it was Heuer who were most closely associated with a particular order from the German Bundeswehr. The Autavia wristwatch collection, the first product launched under the leadership of Jack Heuer 60 years ago, got its name from two pillars of TAG Heuer’s history: Automobile and Aviation, hence the name “Autavia”. Before we go any further, let’s take a step back and in case you’re not familiar with the Autavia model and its history, here’s a quick refresh.
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