I can understand why some people might not like a tool watch in a big lump of gold, but I don't see that this can be anything but a classic Heuer Peter. Gifted to some of the best F1 drivers of an era (including my personal favourite Gilles Villeneuve); modelled on many occasions by Niki Lauda:

and, not least, the favourite Heuer of all from the man largely responsible for Heuer's 60s and 70s heyday, Jack Heuer himself.

I think sometimes the 1153 doesn't always get the recognition it deserves either; for me, a watch worthy of holding its head high alongside the 2447 as one of the classic Carreras. Perhaps not the grace of the Carrera 12, but it substitutes a purposeful presence in a still pleasing case - Sophia Loren to the 2447's Audrey Hepburn perhaps :)

All reasons why I hold this Carrera in high esteem. Though like I said, I can see why it might not float everyone's boat.