{"product_id":"heuer-autavia-seafarer-for-abercrombie-fitch-stainless-steel","title":"1960's Heuer Seafarer for Abercrombie \u0026 Fitch Stainless Steel Ref. 2446ST","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-20th century, Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch was not yet the mall brand many people associate it with today. At the time, it operated more like a high-end outfitter for outdoor sports like sailing, hunting, and fishing. Looking to offer a watch useful to sailors, Abercrombie turned to Heuer, who had already developed the “Solunar” in 1949, the first wristwatch capable of displaying permanent tide information. Not long after, Heuer combined that tide complication with a chronograph, creating the Seafarer line produced exclusively for Abercrombie \u0026amp; Fitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reference 2446 example shows regular surface scratches throughout the case, consistent with regular use over time. The lugs remain sharp with no indication of a prior polish. The rotating bezel is comparatively clean, showing light wear with noticeably fewer scratches than the case. The crystal shows minor swirling typical of vintage acrylic, though it remains clean overall. The watch is currently fitted on a blue fabric strap which nicely complements the blue dial accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is the legendary Valjoux 72, a manual-wind chronograph movement that powered many of the most celebrated chronographs of the era, such as the “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona and the Heuer Carrera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved example of the Abercrombie Seafarer, pairing classic 60s chronograph design with one of the more specialized complications produced during the era. Altogether, this 2446 offers a snapshot of a unique moment in chronograph history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42017658142800,"sku":"19763","price":20500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/8659\/7968\/files\/IMG_9785_14aeb3ad-a45b-49fa-abb8-bb541456a0b8.jpg?v=1772642863","url":"https:\/\/waltgracevintage.com\/products\/heuer-autavia-seafarer-for-abercrombie-fitch-stainless-steel","provider":"Walt Grace Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}