Heuer Autavia 'Jo Siffert' Chronograph automatic stainless s...
Hammer
£2,900
Heuer Autavia 'Jo Siffert' Chronograph automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 1163, serial no. x433xx, silvered 'panda' dial with applied hour markers, seconds track, date aperture at the six position, subsidiary black thirty minute and twelve hour recording dials and blue chronograph centre seconds, bi-rotational bezel with black insert, Heuer crown at the nine position, Heuer cal. 11 17 jewel movement, tonneau case stamped 'Heuer-Leonidas SA' to the inside back, black racing leather strap with Heuer buckle, 42mm
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** Heuer Autavia 'Jo Siffert', named after the Swiss Formula 1 and Porsche driver Jo Siffert. In 1968 Siffert won the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, attracting the attention of Jack Heuer, who decided to sponsor the Swiss F1 driver. As part of the sponsorship, Siffert wore a Heuer Autavia reference 1163T. The original Autavia worn by Siffert featured the word chronomatic under the twelve.
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Note: The serial number is slightly rubbed, 433xx are just visible with the leading number probably 1 but this is rubbed.
Box and Papers - no.
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - surface scratch to the centre and below the 12-hour subsidiary dial, surface marks and some mild tarnishing.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - good.
Case - some scratches, mild wear to the outer edge and indentation marks to the bezel, a few heavy scratches to the case back from case opening, surface scratches and indentation marks to the case sides - see images for guidance.
Crown - adjusting correctly.
Strap - good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
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Hammer
£2,900
Heuer Autavia 'Jo Siffert' Chronograph automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 1163, serial no. x433xx, silvered 'panda' dial with applied hour markers, seconds track, date aperture at the six position, subsidiary black thirty minute and twelve hour recording dials and blue chronograph centre seconds, bi-rotational bezel with black insert, Heuer crown at the nine position, Heuer cal. 11 17 jewel movement, tonneau case stamped 'Heuer-Leonidas SA' to the inside back, black racing leather strap with Heuer buckle, 42mm
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** Heuer Autavia 'Jo Siffert', named after the Swiss Formula 1 and Porsche driver Jo Siffert. In 1968 Siffert won the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, attracting the attention of Jack Heuer, who decided to sponsor the Swiss F1 driver. As part of the sponsorship, Siffert wore a Heuer Autavia reference 1163T. The original Autavia worn by Siffert featured the word chronomatic under the twelve.
More Information
Note: The serial number is slightly rubbed, 433xx are just visible with the leading number probably 1 but this is rubbed.
Box and Papers - no.
Movement - currently functioning.
Dial - surface scratch to the centre and below the 12-hour subsidiary dial, surface marks and some mild tarnishing.
Glass - light surface marks.
Hands - good.
Case - some scratches, mild wear to the outer edge and indentation marks to the bezel, a few heavy scratches to the case back from case opening, surface scratches and indentation marks to the case sides - see images for guidance.
Crown - adjusting correctly.
Strap - good.
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Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
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