TAG Heuer - Professional - No reserve price - 999.713 - Men - 1990-1999

Presented for auction by Second Vintage This quintessential sports timepiece captures the defining aesthetic of a transformative era in modern horology. Blending serious aquatic capability with a highly recognizable retro design, this dive watch represents the rugged reliability that cemented the brand's reputation throughout the late twentieth century. Featuring a distinctive matte finish and the rare, colorful bezel emblem, it offers collectors a highly wearable piece of functional dive watch history. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: Professional Reference Number: 999.713 Serial Number: E62834 Movement: Quartz, ETA caliber 955.412, 7 jewels Dial: Matte light grey with applied tritium indices, exceptionally clean with no visible spotting Case Size: 36 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1990s Condition: Excellent vintage condition with honest wear and authentic lume aging Dial and Hands The watch features a superb matte light grey dial that remains in exceptionally clean condition, completely free of moisture marks, spotting, staining, or surface damage. The crisp black typography, including the prominent "professional 200 METERS" and the "T SWISS MADE T" designation at the bottom, remains fully intact and sharp. The dial is appointed with applied hour markers filled with tritium luminous material that has aged to a pale, creamy-green hue. The silver-tone Mercedes handset complements the dial perfectly. Notably, while the minute and sweep second hands retain intact luminous material, the hour hand exhibits characteristic vintage aging with visible cracking across its lume plot, providing a strong, authentic vintage character that collectors appreciate. Case and Crystal The 36 millimeter stainless steel case features a utilitarian matte, sandblasted-style finish that perfectly suits its tool-watch pedigree. The robust unidirectional ratcheting bezel is a standout feature, displaying raised polished numerals and a striking, well-preserved green and red TAG Heuer shield at the twelve o'clock position. A signed screw-down crown is securely nestled within the sweeping crown guards. The flat sapphire crystal, as denoted by the caseback engravings, is clean and clear, offering an unobstructed view of the dial. The case flanks, lugs, and bezel exhibit honest, light surface wear and minor handling marks consistent with its era, maintaining strong overall geometry without signs of heavy over-polishing. Movement Powering this reliable diver is a high-quality Swiss quartz movement. Close inspection of the detailed macro photography reveals the robust ETA caliber 955.412, proudly stamped with the TAG Heuer 3.91 designation and featuring seven jewels. The movement presents with a remarkably clean aesthetic, showing a fresh appearance to the battery compartment, coils, and surrounding circuit board. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel bracelet, seamlessly continuing the matte finish of the case. The links remain well-articulated and comfortable for daily wear. The bracelet secures firmly via a fold-over fliplock clasp prominently stamped with the TAG Heuer shield. Both the clasp and the bracelet links show standard, light desk-diving marks indicative of normal, careful use over the decades. Condition This timepiece is presented in excellent vintage condition. The dial is remarkably well-preserved and clean, serving as a pristine backdrop for the hands, which display honest, age-consistent lume aging. The case, bezel, and original bracelet show normal, acceptable surface wear that aligns perfectly with a carefully enjoyed sports watch of this vintage, retaining its structural integrity and undeniable charm. Dimensions Case Size: 36 mm Wrist Size: 18.5 cm Remarks A highly recognizable dive watch offering incredible durability and distinctive styling. The colored bezel logo and matte finish make this particular reference highly sought after by enthusiasts of the brand's transitional sports watch period. It is a rugged, everyday-ready vintage piece with superb visual appeal. History Following the acquisition of Heuer by the Techniques d'Avant Garde group in the mid-1980s, the brand doubled down on its highly successful line of professional dive watches. These reliable, heavily tested timepieces became the defining aesthetic of the company throughout the 1990s. Built to withstand rigorous underwater conditions while remaining versatile enough for daily wear, the Professional series played a pivotal role in establishing the modern identity of the brand as a leader in robust sports horology. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-PXX-0006