TAG Heuer S/el WG1213-K0 (1990-1999)

Now available at auction from Second Vintage The TAG Heuer S/el series represents a defining era of 1990s sports watch design, and this particular example features a highly attractive grey granite-textured dial. Fitted with its distinctive original interlocking link bracelet, this timepiece offers a classic representation of 90s TAG Heuer design, combining robust stainless steel geometry with striking visual character. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: Professional Reference Number: WG1213-K0 Movement: Quartz ETA caliber 955.412 Dial: Grey granite-textured with applied luminous indices Case Size: 35mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1990s Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The grey granite-textured dial is excellently preserved, offering a highly attractive finish. It features crisp white printed text and applied luminous indices with silver surrounds. The luminous material remains clean and intact across the dial. The Mercedes-style hands feature luminous fills that match the dial indices, showing slight, age-appropriate oxidation visible on the metal surfaces, particularly around the Mercedes star. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features the distinctive fluid geometry of the S/el (Sports Elegance) line, finished with consistent brushing throughout. It shows honest wear, with light to moderate surface scratches consistent with normal use, and no major dents or deep gouges visible. A brushed steel unidirectional rotating bezel surrounds the dial, complete with black-filled engraved numerals, a luminous pip at 12 o'clock, and light edge wear matching the case. The screw-down crown features prominent fluting, is clearly signed with the TAG Heuer shield logo, and shows light wear. The flat sapphire crystal remains clear with no visible scratches or chips. Movement The watch is powered by a clean quartz ETA caliber 955.412, featuring engravings that read "TAG HEUER 4.93" and "SEVEN 7 JEWELS V8 SWISS". The movement is clean with a battery present. The circuit board and coils appear in good condition, showing no visible corrosion or battery leak damage. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed stainless steel bracelet, characterized by the S/el interlocking link design. The brushed finish shows light surface scratches and moderate wear typical of this bracelet style. It secures via a fold-over clasp clearly signed with the TAG Heuer shield. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist size of 17.5cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The grey granite-textured dial is excellently preserved, while the distinctive S/el case and original bracelet show honest, light to moderate surface scratches consistent with normal wear. The sapphire crystal remains clear, and the original hands display light age-appropriate oxidation. Dimensions The case measures 35mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This TAG Heuer Professional offers a highly attractive textured dial within a distinctive 1990s sports case. Complete with its original interlocking bracelet, it presents an opportunity to acquire a well-preserved vintage timepiece. History The TAG Heuer S/el (Sports Elegance) series was introduced in the late 1980s and quickly became a defining model line for the brand throughout the 1990s. Known for its highly distinctive interlocking link bracelet and fluid case geometry, the S/el collection was a highly popular and widely produced series that firmly established TAG Heuer's reputation in the luxury sports watch market. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-PXX-0005