TAG Heuer - 2000 Series - 695.706 KA - Men - 1993

Now available at auction from Second Vintage This robust and highly recognizable timepiece captures the quintessential sports watch aesthetic of the late twentieth century, blending professional diving capabilities with a versatile two-tone design that remains incredibly appealing to modern collectors. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: 2000 Series Automatic Reference Number: 695.706 KA Serial Number: B07586 Movement: Caliber ETA 2824-2, 25 Jewels, Automatic Dial: Stippled silver-grey dial with applied luminous indices, clean and evenly aged Case Size: 41 mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel with gold-plated accents Production Year: 1993 Condition: Good vintage condition with attractive age-consistent wear Dial and Hands The watch features a striking stippled silver-grey dial that provides excellent depth and texture under varying light conditions. The applied indices and classic Mercedes-style hands retain their original tritium luminous material, which has gracefully aged to a cohesive greenish-creamy patina. The printed typography, including the iconic TAG Heuer shield and the "automatic 200 METERS" designation, remains crisp and fully intact. A framed date window sits cleanly at the three o'clock position. The dial presents beautifully, remaining remarkably clean and free of significant spots, stains, or moisture damage, showcasing an even and highly attractive vintage character. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case measures 41 mm and exhibits the robust, utilitarian lines characteristic of the era. It is topped with a distinctive unidirectional rotating bezel featuring a gold-plated inner ring and rider tabs, including the prominent green and red TAG Heuer logo at the twelve o'clock position. The gold-plated signed crown is well-preserved. The case and bezel display honest signs of wear, with surface scratches and minor marks consistent with normal use over the decades, maintaining a strong and unpolished aesthetic. The flat sapphire crystal is clean and provides an unobstructed view of the dial. The screw-down caseback clearly displays the reference 695.706 KA, serial number B07586, and the central TAG Heuer shield. Movement Powering this timepiece is the reliable Swiss-made ETA caliber 2824-2 automatic movement, featuring 25 jewels. The rotor is handsomely signed with the TAG Heuer nomenclature in gold lettering, and the ETA stamp is clearly visible near the balance wheel alongside the V8 AT47 hallmark. The movement components appear clean and well-maintained. Exhibiting remarkable accuracy and consistency, performing brilliantly for a vintage timepiece. The timegrapher results indicate a strong performance of +8 to +12 seconds per day. Strap The watch is fitted with its original stainless steel bracelet, complete with the TAG Heuer signed fliplock clasp. The inner folding mechanism is correctly stamped with the brand name and the code 511/A. The bracelet shows moderate stretch and surface wear consistent with the case, securely integrating with the overall aesthetic of the timepiece. Condition Good vintage condition. The watch exhibits normal vintage wear and a moderate, attractive patina, with a well-defined case profile and a remarkably clean dial. Dimensions Case Size: 41 mm (excluding the crown) Wrist Size: 19 cm Remarks A quintessential sports watch of its era, this two-tone TAG Heuer perfectly captures a celebrated design language while offering robust daily wearability and dependable automatic mechanics. History The TAG Heuer 2000 Series was introduced in the 1980s and quickly became a cornerstone of the brand's catalog. It was renowned for embodying the brand's core principles of professional sports watches, including significant water resistance, a screw-in crown, a double safety clasp, a unidirectional bezel, a sapphire crystal, and highly legible luminous markers. This model line cemented TAG Heuer's reputation in the late twentieth century as a premier manufacturer of accessible, high-performance tool watches. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-THA-0006