Heuer Skipper

About this reference

The Heuer Skipper reference 1564 was produced between approximately 1972 and 1978. Collectors prioritize this reference for its automatic Calibre 15 movement, which features an offset small seconds sub-dial at the ten o'clock position, distinguishing it from the earlier Calibre 12 versions. The 42mm stainless steel "Autavia-style" compressor case houses a blue dial with a specialized fifteen-minute regatta countdown timer divided into five-minute segments of red, white, and blue. This reference is valued for its specific tool-watch functionality and its transition from the earlier manual-wind models to the automatic era. Current secondary market prices typically range from $12,000 to $18,000 depending on condition and bracelet originality. A notable production variant includes the "early" 1564 models which utilized the 1163V case before the reference transitioned to the 15640 designation with an integrated mineral crystal and updated bezel.