HEUER, Autavia, chronograph, "Jo Siffert Mark VI"
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Case size: 42 mm
Material: steel
Movement: automatic (microrotor), caliber 12
Year: circa 1972
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: original bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 2.72/HLD (Gay Frères)
Reference number: 1163T
Serial number: 242550
Case number: 1163
Please keep in mind that an overhaul might be needed, since no service history is available.
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Jo Siffert was one of Formula I’s best drivers in the late 60s and early 70s and also happened to be an Heuer enthusiast. He taught Steve McQueen his track secrets and was the very man who introduced McQueen to the Heuer brand. When McQueen was filming Le Mans, he insisted on imitating Siffert’s uniform down to the smallest details, including the prominent Heuer patch.
Jo Siffert was often seen wearing this special white Heuer Autavial and that's why the collectors have nick named this model after the legendary driver.