This is the chronometer model of the Kirium, which is the one everyone wants.  Model reference WL5112

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

The Kirium was launched in 1997, replacing the Tag Heuer 4000 range, and was the first model launched by a newly independent TAG Heuer.  It ran until 2004, but in 2001 the hands were changed from the Mercedes style fitted here to a skeleton design.  So this watch has to be between 1997 and 2001, and we picked the mid year between these dates.

CONDITION

The Kirium was a huge success, and is quite a clever design.  TAG Heuer described it as liquid metal, which isn’t quite right in our eyes but it does flow.  The unidirectional bezel isn’t as proud as most divers watches (it was designed to be 200m water resistant, and has things like a screw down crown to help achieve this), but the bezel is easy to turn with divers gloves on.  The sapphire glass is flawless, and un der this sits a deep blue dial that is quite something.  The lume on the hands and nipple hour markers still glows healthily, and as this is the top of the range the logo is monochrome rather than colour on the cheaper quartz models.  The movement is the Tag Heuer Calibre 2.97, which is a rebadged ETA 2892-2.  That’s no bad thing, as these ETA’s are very good and easy to service.  The movement is also stamped with the same number as the caseback, so we know everything is original.  The bracelet is a decent size and both the bracelet and the case do have wear marks, as to be expected on a 20 year old watch.  It has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath.

This watch will be supplied with a TAG Heuer service case our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  41.6 mm

Width without crown  36.8 mm

Lug to lug length  45.0 mm

Case Thickness  11.2 mm

Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 193 mm.  The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.

All sizes are approximate.

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.

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