1010
Heuer
Ref. 1163
Autavia
A very rare and fine stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with ''Jo Siffert'' dial, date and bracelet
- Estimate
- HK$78,000 - 120,000€8,600 - 13,300$10,000 - 15,400
HK$112,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Heuer
- Year
- Circa 1970s
- Reference No
- 1163
- Case No
- 143’153
- Model Name
- Autavia
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 11, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Heuer bracelet, endlinks stamped HLD, max length 180 mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Heuer clasp with Gay Frères deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42.5 mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Heuer launched the epoch-defining caliber 11, the first self-winding chronograph movement of the brand, in 1969. While a wide array of variations was produced, the Autavia 1163 is the most sought-after model which houses the caliber 11. The moniker of Autavia 1163, “Jo Siffert”, is named after the renowned racecar driver and two times winner of Formula 1 .
The present Autavia 1163 features a signature black tachymeter bezel which was specially designed for racing drivers. Absolutely eye-catching, the rare and awe-striking “Jo Siffert” black/white dial and blue accents give the watch a special and distinctive appearance. A key feature of all Autavia 1163 cases are the fluted pushers. The distinctively placed crown at 9 o’clock is always signed. The present example is one of an extremely limited number exist to the market.
The present Autavia 1163 features a signature black tachymeter bezel which was specially designed for racing drivers. Absolutely eye-catching, the rare and awe-striking “Jo Siffert” black/white dial and blue accents give the watch a special and distinctive appearance. A key feature of all Autavia 1163 cases are the fluted pushers. The distinctively placed crown at 9 o’clock is always signed. The present example is one of an extremely limited number exist to the market.
Heuer
Swiss | 1860This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.
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