This stealthy TAG Heuer Formula 1 has something most models don’t have – an excellent bezel. Model reference 383.513/1
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the production date on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1989.
CONDITION
The Formula 1 was the first model launched under the new branding of TAG after the takeover of Heuer, but the old branding still appears on the crown. Designed to be a more affordable sports watch, offering more than Swatch could but at a price to compete with the Japanese, it was a huge success. The earliest watches were only available in fibreglass with rubber straps, like we have here. There weakness is the fibreglass bezels do show wear , but this one is excellent. The dial and hands are very clean too. The movement is an ETA quartz with quick set date, which is all working well. We will install a brand new battery before sending the watch out to the new owner. The original rubber strap is used but in reasonable condition, with no splits or cracks.
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.7 mm
Width without crown 34.8 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 39.6 mm
Case Thickness 9.0 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.