TAG Heuer 1500 Series 959.713G (1990-1999)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage A classic 90s diver with a standout dial, this TAG Heuer 1500 Series Professional features a distinctive grey granite-textured finish that immediately draws the eye. The highly attractive surface is perfectly complemented by tritium luminous plots that have aged to a uniform creamy patina, delivering a compelling vintage aesthetic housed within a purpose-built sandblasted steel case. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: 1500 Series Professional Reference Number: 959.713G Movement: Quartz, Caliber 955 412 Dial: Grey granite-effect texture with creamy tritium patina Case Size: 37mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1990s Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The highly attractive dial features a distinctive grey granite-effect textured finish that provides excellent visual depth. All printed text is crisp and fully intact, while the tritium luminous plots have aged to a uniform creamy patina. There is no visible moisture damage or staining. The Mercedes-style hands carry luminous material that matches the dial patina well. Minor oxidation and aging are visible on the metal hand frames under magnification, representing original hands showing appropriate age. Case and Crystal The 37mm stainless steel case features a fully sandblasted matte finish designed to minimize reflections. It displays honest wear consistent with a vintage tool watch, including moderate surface scratches and handling marks on the flanks and lugs, with the edges showing normal softening from wear. The steel bezel with raised rider tabs exhibits visible scratches and scuffs throughout, particularly on the raised tabs themselves, though the engraved numerals retain their black fill and the luminous pip is present at 12 o'clock. The crown, signed with the TAG Heuer shield logo, shows light surface wear. The flat crystal is clear with no significant scratches or chips visible. Movement Powered by the quartz caliber 955 412, the movement features engravings reading "SEVEN 7 JEWELS" and "SWISS V8". The quartz module appears clean, with the coil intact and no visible battery leakage or corrosion. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed multi-link stainless steel bracelet. It shows normal signs of use, presenting moderate surface scratches and scuffs on both the links and the clasp. The endlinks are stamped 610/8, and the clasp features the TAG Heuer shield logo. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of 19cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The case displays moderate surface scratches and handling marks, with normal softening to the edges and visible scuffs on the bezel rider tabs. The dial remains highly attractive, showing an excellent vintage patina with crisp printing and no moisture damage. The hands show minor oxidation under magnification. The original bracelet exhibits moderate surface scratches consistent with use. The movement quartz module appears clean and intact. Dimensions The case measures 37mm in diameter, excluding the crown. Remarks This TAG Heuer 1500 Series stands out through its distinctive granite-textured dial and perfectly aged creamy tritium patina. Fitted with its original signed bracelet and presenting an honest matte sandblasted finish, it is a highly attractive configuration of a classic 1990s diver. History The reference 959.713G is part of the TAG Heuer 1500 Series Professional line, a defining collection for the brand during the 1990s. Recognized for its functional aesthetic, the model incorporated a fully sandblasted matte finish designed to minimize reflections in active environments. The distinctive granite dial variant remains a desirable configuration, offering unique visual texture alongside the reliable quartz caliber 955 412. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-GXX-0001