With a solid gold bezel and a chronometer movement, this full size Link watch has the quality that some earlier TAG Heuer models lacked.  Model reference WT5150.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

The Link range was launched in 1999, replacing the S/EL model, with the WT5150 model as the top of the range three handed watches.  It is shown in the brochures and price lists until 2001, and it commanded a whopping 80% premium over the steel only watch.  But the papers on this watch are completed for 2016, four years after the whole Link range was updated.  So did this watch sit in the stores for 16 years before being sold as New Old Stock?  Possibly, but we will never know for sure.  But it would have been made circa 1999 and sold in 2016.

CONDITION

TAG Heuer bi metal watches do have a reputation for wear on the bezel and bracelet, but that was the older models.  They used 10 micron gold plating, which didn’t always last, whereas this model has a solid gold bezel and gold capped bracelet links so this should never be an issue with this watch.  The price of course did shoot upwards with the use of gold, and possibly this explains why it stayed in stock for so long – this was a TAG that cost more than an Omega Speedmaster.  The movement chosen is the ETA 2892-2, as used by Omega and Breitling among others too, and has a chronometer certificate issued to it which has a matching serial number.  The condition of this watch is really good, with the worst mark a scratch on the crystal.  The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required.

This watch will be supplied with the original inner and outer presentation boxes, with a replacement watch cushion, papers, COSC Certificate and our Certificate of Authenticity.

This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  45.1 mm

Width without crown  41.3 mm

Lug to lug length  45.0 mm

Case Thickness  12.5 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 190 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

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.

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