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TAG Heuer has teamed up with Calibre 11 to release the Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition Autavia, a Limited Edition of 100 pieces sold exclusively by Calibre 11.
The Siffert name and brand has been licensed by Calibre 11 for this watch and represents the first time that the Siffert name has appeared on the Autavia- vintage or modern.
The 2018 Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition features a white dial and black sub-dials with the familiar blue “Siffert” highlights.
At the back of the watch is a smoked sapphire caseback featuring Jo Siffert’s signature, through which collectors can view the in-house TAG Heuer Heuer-02 Calibre, modified exclusively for this watch to feature Heuer-only branding.
The Siffert Autavia comes with both a specially developed black leather calf-skin strap and a 7-row steel "Grains of rice" bracelet as well as a unique signed presentation box.
The famous 1163T Autavia is distinguished by a white dial and black sub-dials with a central blue chronograph hand and highlights, a model now among the most sought by vintage Heuer collectors and known colloquially as the “Siffert Autavia”.
TAG Heuer announces Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition for Calibre 11
TAG Heuer has teamed up with Calibre 11 to release the Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition Autavia, a Limited Edition of 100 pieces sold exclusively by Calibre 11.
The Siffert name and brand has been licensed by Calibre 11 for this watch and represents the first time that the Siffert name has appeared on the Autavia- vintage or modern.
The 2018 Autavia Jo Siffert Collector’s Edition features a white dial and black sub-dials with the familiar blue “Siffert” highlights.
At the back of the watch is a smoked sapphire caseback featuring Jo Siffert’s signature, through which collectors can view the in-house TAG Heuer Heuer-02 Calibre, modified exclusively for this watch to feature Heuer-only branding.
The Siffert Autavia comes with both a specially developed black leather calf-skin strap and a 7-row steel "Grains of rice" bracelet as well as a unique signed presentation box.
Jo Siffert shot to fame by winning the 1968 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, a victory that attracted the attention of Jack Heuer, who decided to sponsor the Swiss F1 and Porsche Le Mans ace.
As part of the deal, Siffert wore the Heuer logo on his racing overalls and a Heuer Autavia 1163T Chronograph on his wrist.
The famous 1163T Autavia is distinguished by a white dial and black sub-dials with a central blue chronograph hand and highlights, a model now among the most sought by vintage Heuer collectors and known colloquially as the “Siffert Autavia”.
The unique design elements of the 2018 Siffert Autavia include:
• Vintage-style dial, with the standard “Heuer-02” text
above the date window removed
• Specially developed black calf-skin strap with Heuer
tang buckle
• Jo Siffert signature on the smoked sapphire caseback
• Specially decorated Calibre Heuer-02 movement with
several changes over the standard Autavia movement:
- “Heuer” rather than “TAG Heuer” logo and
shield on the movement plate and rotor
- The use of white, rather than red, lettering for
maximum legibility
• Bespoke presentation box with Jo Siffert signature
They should have avoid the date... like the vintage version and it would have been perfect no?
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
I am in total agreement when it comes to pilots‘ watches. No date. On the Autavia: if you put in a date ....
..... - and mind you, the 1163 Autavia / Siffert had a date as well - then THIS is the way to do it.
Cheers, HSTE
Cheers, HSTE
Ok. Thank you for the info 🙏
I wrote that because the 73663 had no date and that makes sense for me its new iteration had no date too 🤔
Best wishes
Alkiro
Best wishes
Alkiro
The new iteration is in a „completely wrong case“. It is a „Siffert“ in a 2446 case. I guess this is not....
....the 60 years Omega Trilogy type of getting as close as possible to the original but a modern interpretation of the old „Siffert“. The way that they have managed to hide the date is ok for me. But as usual, it’s a matter of taste.
Cheers, HSTE
Cheers, HSTE
I think I'd call it a "Tribute" piece rather than a "Reissue."
...or as you so perfectly stated, "a modern interpretation of the old Siffert."
Wahou my friend! You’re far above my knowledge here. That’s why I believe you and I hear you carefully 😊
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
Let‘s play it cool my friend. I was tempted by the Autavia tribute since one year ago, but....
....some stuff bothered me: minute scale on the stop counter is wrong, it says „Heuer 02“ on the dial as reference to the movement, it says „TAG Heuer“ on the visible movement etc.
On this „Siffert“: all correct. And I love the creme dial with the blue accents. The only „flaw“: hour bezel instead of the tachy bezel.
On this „Siffert“: all correct. And I love the creme dial with the blue accents. The only „flaw“: hour bezel instead of the tachy bezel.
Cheers, HSTE
If you’re bothered by few stuffs, I think it’s the good sign to avoid it no?
Best wishes
Alkiro
Alkiro
That is why I did not get the 2017 Autavia tribute. But this is why I got the new Siffert.
Cheers, HSTE
Now hold your horse: I am the vintage guy. And I got myself one of these.
I had the real (below) one in mint condition with box and paper (1163). Sold ot to someone who rocks!
This re-edition is going to be a daily wearer.
Cheers, HSTE
A pretty watch by PuristSPro friends at Calibre 11 forum
A similar looking vintage watch was one of my favourites at the last Heuer Parade Auction that was reported on PURISTSPRO HERE
Our friends at Calibre 11 did a good job.
I love the blue highlights.
Regards,
MTF
Yes me too, love the blue accents but hate the date window
And if this is essentially the same watch as the Autavia Heritage last year then the dimensions are a bit too chunky for my taste = 42 x 15.6. I already have one beast in the JLC EL II and that’s enough. ☹️
The JLC Extreme Lab II is a beast I am dreaming to add in the collection. A superb and great watch. [nt]
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Very nice tribute
More exquisite and rarer than Rolex😀.
I can live with the the black Darth Vader date. It is subtle black background . The UAE Limited Edition is the most gorgeous color but the detail is very bad (Heuer 02 writing, and obnoxious black with white background date)
I can live with the the black Darth Vader date. It is subtle black background . The UAE Limited Edition is the most gorgeous color but the detail is very bad (Heuer 02 writing, and obnoxious black with white background date)