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New Tag Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector's Edition

Post by logan2z » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:50 pm

Panda dial, in-house movement, classic Heuer logo. What's not to like?

100 pc LE, $5600

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Post by hoppyjr » Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:11 am

I like everything about this.

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Post by dnslater » Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:42 am

Blue markers and second hand is a nice touch.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:47 am

Looks good.

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Post by Nellipj » Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:11 am

Big fan of this one.


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Post by Chocodove » Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:31 am

Nailed it.
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Post by aikiman44 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:41 am

If i had an extra $5600 laying around I’d hit it.
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Re: New Tag Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector's Edition

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:46 am

Don't like the bezel with two rows of numbers, looks too busy, prefer the regular production bezel. They should have done the date in black that would make the subdial consistent. For that kinda money I'd rather have something cooler than a Tag

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Post by TSD » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:15 am

Very cool. They “fixed” the minute counter, too. I’m biased, but think the standard Autavia is just as nice.

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Re: New Tag Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector's Edition

Post by KidKeith » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:35 am

Panerai7 wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:46 am
Don't like the bezel with two rows of numbers, looks too busy, prefer the regular production bezel. They should have done the date in black that would make the subdial consistent. For that kinda money I'd rather have something cooler than a Tag
Re the date: it's either risk losing it in the dial if it's black or having it stand out but look inconsistent if it's white... lose-lose situation in my opinion. Have to agree with you on the $5,600 TAG. Why not get a speedy for $3,000 and spend the remaining on a one or two other sweet pieces (doxa black lung for $2,400 for example)?
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Post by ericf4 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:41 am

Exposed back anyone know?

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Post by jimyritz » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:29 am

Like it except the date and the two rows of numbers... Why do these brands insist on the date?

Overall, still pretty good. Right now focused on JLC Polaris..

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Post by Heuerville » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:32 am

That is hot
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Post by CGSshorty » Thu Feb 22, 2018 6:41 am

100 pieces? I guess there won’t be any discounts.
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Post by logan2z » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:01 am

ericf4 wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:41 am
Exposed back anyone know?
Yes, but the view is a bit obscured by the Jo Siffert signature.

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Post by james80 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:04 am

100 pieces? I guess they’ll be over priced from resellers very soon.

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Post by logan2z » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:10 am

KidKeith wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:35 am
Panerai7 wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:46 am
Don't like the bezel with two rows of numbers, looks too busy, prefer the regular production bezel. They should have done the date in black that would make the subdial consistent. For that kinda money I'd rather have something cooler than a Tag
Have to agree with you on the $5,600 TAG. Why not get a speedy for $3,000 and spend the remaining on a one or two other sweet pieces (doxa black lung for $2,400 for example)?
I agree with you on the price - I'd find it very tough to swallow spending $5600 on a Tag. But to be fair, you're comparing the price of this watch to used Speedy prices. The Speedy is currently $5250 new and used Autavias (the 2017 non-Siffert version, at least) go for a little over $3K.

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Post by KidKeith » Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:14 am

Fair point. I never buy new. Except toilet paper of course.
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Post by matt.wu » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:12 am

Looks good. Would still prefer the bezel a bit thinner, but overall, it's a winner.
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Post by james80 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:16 am

KidKeith wrote:Fair point. I never buy new. Except toilet paper of course.
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Post by KidKeith » Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:30 am

james80 wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:16 am
KidKeith wrote:Fair point. I never buy new. Except toilet paper of course.
Underwear?
I pay a premium for used underwear.
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Re: New Tag Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector's Edition

Post by Panerai7 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:45 am

logan2z wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:31 am
And it's sold out

https://www.calibre11.com/product/calib ... aboration/
Very interesting that in the link the date window is black like I would have liked it.

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Re: New Tag Heuer Autavia Jo Siffert Collector's Edition

Post by TSD » Thu Feb 22, 2018 9:46 am

logan2z wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 7:10 am
KidKeith wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:35 am
Panerai7 wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:46 am
Don't like the bezel with two rows of numbers, looks too busy, prefer the regular production bezel. They should have done the date in black that would make the subdial consistent. For that kinda money I'd rather have something cooler than a Tag
Have to agree with you on the $5,600 TAG. Why not get a speedy for $3,000 and spend the remaining on a one or two other sweet pieces (doxa black lung for $2,400 for example)?
I agree with you on the price - I'd find it very tough to swallow spending $5600 on a Tag. But to be fair, you're comparing the price of this watch to used Speedy prices. The Speedy is currently $5250 new and used Autavias (the 2017 non-Siffert version, at least) go for a little over $3K.
Think Andrew's hit this one spot on. From my perspective, the regular production Autavia is a great value, assuming you appreciate the tech that goes into the CH02 movement, and that historically-styled reverse panda compax layout. Remember, this is an in-house automatic column wheel chronograph with a vertical clutch, which was designed for COSC-level timekeeping, and has a 75+ hour power reserve. Full list on an Autavia with the brown strap is currently $5,150 (and the best NIB discounts to be found at AD's, etc. when I was shopping were just under $4k.) Used examples are apparently selling in the $3,350-$3,400 range. The pricing of this limited Siffert version isn't that crazy compared to the the regular production Autavia (or a new sapphire Speedmaster Pro), but only if you factor out the discounts.

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Post by gr8sw » Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:07 am

very hot... they finally got one right :shock:
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