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119. Heuer – An attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with<br />

silver dial, black registers and date<br />

Manufacturer<br />

Heuer<br />

Year circa 1970<br />

Reference No.<br />

1163T<br />

Case No. 204’341<br />

Model Name<br />

Material<br />

Calibre<br />

Bracelet/Strap<br />

Clasp/Buckle<br />

Dimensions<br />

Signed<br />

Estimate<br />

CHF 8,000-12,000<br />

$7,900-11,900<br />

€7,400-11,100<br />

Autavia “Sifert”<br />

Stainless steel<br />

Automatic, cal. 11, 17 jewels<br />

Leather<br />

Stainless steel Heuer pin buckle<br />

42mm. Diameter<br />

Case, dial, movement and pin buckle signed<br />

Literature<br />

Reference 1163T “Sifert” - 3rd Execution Dial is illustrated in Heuer<br />

Autavia Chronographs 1962-1985 by Richard Crosthwaite & Paul Gavin,<br />

pages 126-127.<br />

Back in the 1960s and 70s Heuer Autavias were very popular<br />

amongst international GP drivers and some of them are now<br />

referred to amongst collectors by their ambassador’s name.<br />

This is the case with the present reference 1163T that became<br />

famous as the watch worn by Swiss double Formula 1 Grand<br />

Prix champion, Jo Sifert. This watch, featuring a tachymeter<br />

scale, two black registers on a silver dial and a date, is the exact<br />

same version as the one Jo Sifert wore. With a so-called 3rd<br />

execution dial, it features the blue chronograph seconds hand<br />

that matches the color of the indexes and the newly designed<br />

stainless steel hour markers featuring the same black stripes<br />

as found on the hands. Powered by an automatic caliber 11 this<br />

watch was the perfect tool watch for the driver.<br />

Presented today in mint condition, with the factory sticker still<br />

on the case back and its original perforated leather strap, this<br />

watch is a true gem that should attract both race car driving<br />

fans and the savvy iconic watch collector.

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