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  • Manufacturer: Heuer
    Year: Circa 1983
    Reference No: 15640
    Case No: 503’305
    Model Name: Autavia Skipper
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 15, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Heuer pin buckle
    Dimensions: 42mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Built specifically for yacht racing, the Heuer Autavia Skipper ref. 15640 was introduced in 1972 with a blue dial and yellow hands and later in 1978, a gloss black dial with white hands model was released.

    - Increasingly becoming a rarity among vintage Heuer models, the present reference is the 3rd and last generation of Heuer chronographs released in 1983 before the TAG Group acquired the brand in 1985, forming TAG Heurer.

    - The ref. 15640 carries the self-winding cal. 15, with a small seconds sub-dial at an offset position above the 9 o’clock marker, and a notable 15 minutes regatta countdown timing register in contrasting red, white and blue for ease of reading during a boat race.

    - Housed in the heftiest of Autavia cases (11063V), the present example is offered in very good overall condition.

  • Artist Biography

    Heuer

    Swiss • 1860

    This iconic chronograph manufacturer has a long tradition of precision timekeeping. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held a patent for a chronograph watch; in 1887, he received a patent for an oscillating pinion, which is still in use today. These specialized timepieces have been at the heart of the firm's success, enabling the brand to be chosen as early timekeepers for the Olympics. In 1969, the company introduced their first automatic chronograph watch, the Monaco Heuer, which celebrated the Monaco Grand Prix. Other key chronograph models include the Autavia and the Carrera, all of which having become iconic models of the firm.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 15640
A rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with 15 minutes regatta countdown timer and date

Circa 1983
42mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$32,000 - 48,000 
€3,800-5,700
$4,100-6,200

Sold for HK$38,100

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2023

28 March - 4 April 2023