TAG Heuer 3000 Professional 934.206 (1980-1989)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This classic 1980s TAG Heuer diver features the distinctive 12-sided bezel of the 3000 series and a highly attractive dark brown patina on the dial lume plots. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: 3000 Professional Reference Number: 934.206 Movement: Quartz ETA 955.114 Dial: Grey textured finish Case Size: 40mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel, gold-tone bezel and crown Production Year: 1980s Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The dial features a striking grey textured finish and crisp printing throughout, prominently displaying the 3000 series designation. Its lume plots have aged to an attractive dark brown patina, giving the watch distinct vintage character. The gold-tone Mercedes style hands show light oxidation, and their luminous material presents a significantly lighter color than the indices on the dial. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case retains its matte, bead-blasted finish, displaying honest wear with light scratches and handling marks on the flanks and lugs. The caseback engravings remain clear and legible. Framing the crystal is the distinctive 12-sided bezel characteristic of the 3000 series, which exhibits scratches, edge wear, and significant gold-tone plating loss that exposes the base metal beneath. The black numerals and markers on the bezel remain mostly intact. The gold-tone crown is signed with the TAG Heuer shield and shows plating wear on its knurled edges. A flat, clear crystal protects the dial, showing no significant scratches or chips visible. Movement Powering the watch is a reliable ETA 955.114 quartz caliber. The movement presents a clean appearance with no visible corrosion and features engravings reading "TAG HEUER 4.88" alongside "UNADJUSTED SEVEN 7 JEWELS SWISS V8." A battery is currently installed. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed two-tone jubilee style bracelet, complete with a signed folding clasp and endlinks marked 358/3. The bracelet shows heavy plating loss on the gold-tone center links, consistent with its worn character. It accommodates a maximum wrist size of 19cm. Condition Good vintage condition. This classic 1980s TAG Heuer diver presents with honest wear throughout its external components. The case shows light scratches, while the bezel, crown, and two-tone bracelet exhibit significant gold-tone plating loss. The dial remains highly attractive with crisp printing and a deep dark brown patina on the lume plots, which contrasts with the lighter lume of the oxidized hands. The quartz movement is clean and visually well-preserved. Dimensions Case Size: 40mm (excluding the crown) Remarks This timepiece offers a classic 1980s TAG Heuer diver aesthetic. With its distinctive 12-sided bezel, heavily textured dial, and striking dark brown patina, it represents a highly recognizable era of the brand's sports watch design. History The 3000 Series was introduced in 1984, just prior to the acquisition of Heuer by the Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) group. It enjoyed a relatively short production run of approximately six years, making its final appearances in brand catalogs around 1989. The distinct angular case and bezel design of the series firmly anchors it in the bold design language of the era, serving as a compelling example of TAG Heuer's late twentieth-century quartz sports models. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-PMX-0005