Hi Paul, Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to explain this in such an easy manner to understand.
Actually , I would prefer to have a plain MH bezel as I have never been a great fan of a Tacky bezel no matter what watch it may be on.
But like you say, to make the watch more desirable to the collector market, especially if the Tacky bezels are still available ex stock, it might pay to change it one day.

I am not sure if the deal which is before me is a good one or not.
I hope I am not breaking any rules by asking what would one of these 1163's with MH bezel in good condition be worth in the market today.

Again, Paul, thanks very much for that enlightening information.

Darryn

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: Hi Darryn - I thought I would get in early with a reply as I have a
: similar watch in my collection (see below). This is the Autavia
: ref: 1163 known amongst the Heuer community as the Siffert
: Autavia. In all the old catalogues that feature this reference
: it has the Tachymeter bezel. Heuer also made the 1163 MH - same
: watch but with black dial, white sub registers and the minute
: hour (MH) bezel. The traditionalist will argue that the Siffert
: Autavia (white dial and black sub registers) must have the Tachy
: bezel. The realist would consider that at the time these watches
: were being sold it is certainly conceivable that a customer may
: have requested the MH bezel rather than the Tachy bezel on
: his/her new Autavia 1163 white dial/black subs. My example came
: via a reputable dealer from the original owner. It has the
: original back case sticker and the original papers listing the
: watch as the 1163 MH. Your watch is therefore correct in every
: way but in order to be considered a Siffert Autavia you will
: have to change the bezel if it is that important to you. TAG
: Heuer Switzerland, who service the vintage watches in Europe,
: have Tachy bezels in stock. They do not have MH bezels so if you
: ever send the watch to them for service ask then for the Tachy
: bezel. You will have no trouble selling the MH bezel as the
: Heuer originals are now only available in the
: enthusiast/collector market. Hope this helps. I am sure other
: members will have their say, which makes this all the more
: entertaining. Regards Paul

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