TAG Heuer - 2000 Series Professional - No reserve price - WE1211-R - Men - 1990-1999

Now available at auction from Second Vintage Presenting a classic 1990s diver aesthetic, this TAG Heuer Professional is defined by its distinctive matte sandblasted finish and an attractive creamy tritium patina. The even aging across the dial indices and hands gives this piece a warm, authentic character, perfectly complemented by its original matching bracelet. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: Professional Reference Number: WE1211-R Serial Number: Y36156 Movement: Quartz Caliber 955 412 Dial: Matte grey with creamy tritium patina Case Size: 36mm (excluding the crown) Case Material: Stainless steel Production Year: 1990s Condition: Good vintage condition. Dial and Hands The matte grey dial is preserved in excellent condition, showing no visible moisture damage or spotting. Its applied luminous indices have developed a strong, even creamy patina that provides a highly attractive vintage character. All printed text, including the "200 METERS" and "T SWISS MADE T" designations, remains crisp and fully intact. The Mercedes-style hands feature luminous fill that perfectly matches the creamy patina of the dial indices, with minor oxidation and aging visible on the metal surfaces under magnification. Case and Crystal The stainless steel case features a distinctive matte sandblasted finish. It displays honest wear, with light surface scratches and minor edge wear consistent with age, but remains free of major dents or deep gouges. The unidirectional rotating steel bezel retains its engraved numerals with the black fill mostly intact, alongside a luminous pip at 12 o'clock and light surface scratches on the raised riders. The screw-down crown is well-defined and clearly signed with the TAG Heuer shield logo. The flat sapphire crystal is clear and free of visible scratches or chips. Movement Inside is a clean quartz movement, caliber 955 412. The movement is signed with "TAG HEUER 2.95", "SEVEN 7 JEWELS", and "SWISS V8". A battery is currently installed, and there are no visible signs of battery leakage or corrosion. Strap The watch is fitted with its original signed bracelet, featuring matte stainless steel links that perfectly match the sandblasted finish of the case. The endlinks are clearly marked 301/31, and the bracelet is secured by a signed folding clasp bearing the TAG Heuer logo. It displays normal surface scratches and scuffs from use while retaining a sturdy character. The bracelet accommodates a maximum wrist fit of 19cm. Condition Good vintage condition. The matte grey dial is excellently preserved, highlighted by an attractive and even creamy patina on both the indices and the matching hands. The matte sandblasted case and original signed bracelet exhibit honest wear, including light surface scratches and minor edge wear typical of its age, but remain structurally sound without major dents. The sapphire crystal is clear, and the quartz movement is clean with no signs of battery leakage. Dimensions The case size is 36mm (excluding the crown). Remarks This TAG Heuer Professional offers a highly wearable 1990s aesthetic, distinguished by its matte sandblasted finish and a beautifully aged creamy tritium dial. Complete with its original signed bracelet and powered by a reliable Swiss quartz movement, it represents a classic and honest example of the era's design language. History The reference WE1211-R is part of the TAG Heuer 2000 Series Professional collection produced during the 1990s. This medium-sized, stainless steel quartz model is defined by its robust, non-chronograph layout and functional styling. Standard production TAG Heuer Professional models from this era are widely appreciated for their classic styling, representing an important transitional period for the brand's sports watch design. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-PWX-0004