FS: 1972 Heuer Autavia (Ref. 1163) "Jo Siffert Mk. VI"

Offered at $14,850 USD We are always open to offers and trades. Please feel free to contact us at info@craftandtailored.com or by calling (213) 293-0555

This particular example features a Mk. 6 dial variation of the "Jo Siffert" dial iteration for the Autavia Ref. 1163. The Mk. 6 dial is the only 1163T dial variation to feature 1-through-12 on hour recorder, opposed to the more common 3-6-9-12. The steel markers are polished with black inserts and the hands are brushed steel with blue inserts and tips.

Stock # HURJSAUT
Brand Heuer
Style Chronograph
Model Autavia
Serial 22XXXX
Size Mens
Material Stainless
Dial White "Mk. 6"
Millimeters 42mm
Strap Gay Freres Beads of Rice Bracelet W/ HLF End Pieces

CASE & BRACELET

The unpolished case retains sharp factory finishing showing light, honest wear. The original rotating tachymeter bezel shows little wear and has taken on a wonderful grey fade. The Heuer signed crown and pushers are original to the watch. The original Gay Freres beads of rice bracelet with HLF end pieces remains unpolished showing normal stretch for its age.

DIAL & HANDS

The original Mk. 6 Jo Siffert white and blue dial remains in stunning condition, there is light staining on the 2 of the left subdial and the 30 in the right subdial. Under U.V. light inspection, the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock lume plots are missing, the 10, 11, and 1 o'clock lume plots are intact but exhibit some lume degradation. The rest of the lume plots remain fully intact. The original tritium hands remain fully intact showing no lume loss or degradation.

ACCESSORIES

None. The watch is running at spec, previous service history is unknown.

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