A scarce TAG Heuer 1000, this model reference 980.613 was sold in Japan only and in limited numbers.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
The Heuer and later Tag Heuer 1000 watches were one of the staples of their range, but in 1988 for the Japanese market only they launched a pair of watches, one red and one blue. They were only available for 1988 and 1989, but this watch has a production date stamp on the movement for 1988 so it is likely that it was made that year.
CONDITION
TAG Heuer 1000 watches are always popular.and now fetch more than the mid range 2000 and 4000 series. The size, style and robustness of the design has become a classic, and most people who wanted a TAG in the 1980’s would have considered this at the time. We tend to avoid the gold or PVD plated cases unless they are very good, but the stainless steel is always the best option if available. nine times out of ten this model will come with a black dial, but the full lume dial is next in the list followed by blue and red. We have been lucky enough to have all four dials now at various times. This one is in great condition – the ETA movement is working perfectly, and will be fitted with a new battery before being sent out. The dial is clean and the lume plots not darkened. The minute hand has at some time either been replaced or relumed, as this glows brighter than the other hands or the hour markers. The bracelet is original and a good size – unusual for watches sold in Japan, where wrist sizes are on average smaller – and the bracelet has been cleaned in out ultrasonic bath. Unlike the earlier bracelets on the 1000 series this is solid links, not folded. The signed clasp still has the divers extension too to allow the wearer to slip the watch outside of their wetsuit – this was a proper tool watch in the day. The sixty click unidirectional bezel is very good, with a positive click to it. Other than minor wear and tear marks it is difficult to fault this watch.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 40.9 mm
Width without crown 37.2 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 44.8 mm
Case Thickness 8.9 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 195 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
All sizes are approximate.
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