1980s TAG Heuer Professional Diver "Bi-Metal" Quartz 980.020D
Ref: 980.020D
Specification
Lugs : 18mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : Stainless Steel & Gold-Plated
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold as "Watch Only" and therefore comes with no original TAG Heuer box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with its original 18mm stainless steel and gold-plated centre link TAG Heuer bracelet with a signed folding clasp and safety flip lock which will fit up to a 7.15-inch wrist. The watch is from Circa. 1980s and is sold in worn, vintage condition with signs of wear. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a 1980s TAG Heuer Professional Diver "Bi-Metal" Quartz 980.020D with a curvaceous 37mm gold plated/stainless steel case curving over your wrist with tapered lugs, a bevelled edge leads to a lug-to-lug length of 44.5mm and a case thickness of 9mm ensures a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side is a gold-plated signed crown protected by crown guards, and a rotating gold-plated bezel has a black anodised aluminium dive insert with silver numerals and markings holding a flat crystal above a matte black dial. An outer minute track surrounds tritium-coated disc and baton indexes and an inverted triangle at 12 o’clock marks the hours, at 3 o’clock a framed date window, and elegant gold-plated hands filled with tritium are complemented by a lollipop counterweighted second hand. At 12 o’clock we have the TAG Heuer motif and at 6 o’clock “Professional 200 metres” completes this vintage tool watch. On the reverse a screw-down case back with the details of the watch engraved around the edge and the TAG Heuer motif in the middle, inside a Quartz movement. The watch comes paired with its original 18mm stainless steel and gold-plated centre link TAG Heuer bracelet with a signed folding clasp and safety flip lock which will fit up to a 7.15-inch wrist.
Personal Note
The "Wolf of Wall Street" of TAG Heuers, with such a striking design that offers a ton of value for the money! The case size on the wrist is charming and comfortable, the matte dial contrasts perfectly against the yellow-gold tones, it truly is a watch that looks far more expensive than it is. Snap it up if you are interested!
The Brand
Edouard Heuer founded The Heuer Watch Company in 1860 in St. Imier, Switzerland. Their Chronographs have been the mainstay for Heuer and later TAG Heuer. Featuring many models and configurations, expanding the possibilities to the full. In 1958 Jack Heuer, Edouard’s son, joined the company. In 1962 the first generation of Autavia was launched. Famously worn in the 1970s by Formula One drivers such as Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, Emerson Fittipaldi, Clay Regazzoni, Mario Andretti, and many more. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. offered a bid in 1999 that was accepted by TAG Heuer.