TAG-Heuer 6000....

[The Bid]

I believe I have this watch, although it looks different than all of the pictures in this thread.

If anyone can help me identify and price it would be appreciated.

My watch is silver with 3 gold things sticking out of the right side. The part that changes the time when you unscrew it, and 2 other buttons that make the hands rotate around. This is a chronograph watch for sure, although Im not sure of the model. The band is solid gold, no filler, although its silver there are little gold rods screwed into the band. I know this because I sent it to Tag to have the thing fixed and they wanted 3500 for the band. The face of this watch is white, with very shiney gold markers. It has the regular time face, and 3 little circles. One at 10 o clock, one at 2 o clock, and one at 6 o clock. The Tag emblem is located in the upper middle part of the face at 12 o clock. Inside it says Professional on the left, and 200 meters on the right. The band clasps very neatly and there is a Tag emlem on the lower part of the head of the watch at 6 o clock right before the band. I was under the impression this was a 6000 series, but it doesnt fit any of the pictures I have seen here. The watch its self is extremely heavy, and the face is fairly large. I would date it around early 00, late 90s if I had to take a guess. Its in very good condition, normal wear. Thanks for any help

[SSOOCH]

As far as dates go, I have a Tag Heuer 6000 series Professional Quartz (stainless with white bezel) That I personally bought in spring of 1998 from an authorized Tag Dealer in Salt Lake City, Fortier Jewelers. I still wear this watch everyday. It's a work horse. Believe it or not I've only had to change the battery on it once! I had Fortier check the seals and regular maintenance at the same time. But I've beat the living crap out of this watch and never had any issues. I finally got an additional Tag to add to my family of watches this past Christmas. It was a Monaco Vintage Gulf Edition. As incredible as the Monaco is, when I go to pick a watch for the day, I still reach for my 6000 quite a bit.

[crkline2]

I concur with the comment about the bracelet being suspect. I have a quartz 6000, and the band just broke about two weeks ago. A new band is $850 from Tag. Research shows that this band is known to be defective. I am now looking for a generic band that would look good. I could buy a used watch on ebay for $400 to $700, but I would not trust the band. I wore it every day, at work and play.

I really like the look of my 6000, but don't think I will be getting another Tag as I am feeling a bit put out that a new band is that much.

Looking at an Oris TT1.

[jazzzberry]

yup, the black lined bezel indicates early 1990's production.

[jazzzberry]

confirmed,
I have 2 TH6000 chronograph, both are battery operated and 18k/ss model, and 1 has got the older type bezel with the blac lines, and 1 with the newer style bezel with no black lines.

[Tickticktick]

I have the SS/18K quartz that I got on eBay. It's an early 90's - black numbers, serial and model number above and below the logo. I like the band and have not had any issues with it, but I don't beat the hell out of it either

I think this string was last posted 2 years ago!! LOL

[adnj]

I bought, and still own, a large 6000 SS/gold with metal band in the early 90's. I have an 8 inch wrist and wear XL gloves. A really nice watch to wear to the office but not my taste for shorts and tanning lotion.

I kicked myself for not buying the Chronometer when it came out a few years later.

[Myck]

Is this authentic,.found it on ebay, and seller offering me to buy at 400USD,.model WH1215-K1,.model no. reflected at the bottom and serial at the top of the tag logo of the caseback,.before I agree, buy the item,.just want to ask if watch is authentic? price? old stock unworn?

[dmr33]

Is this authentic,.found it on ebay, and seller offering me to buy at 400USD,.model WH1215-K1,.model no. reflected at the bottom and serial at the top of the tag logo of the caseback,.before I agree, buy the item,.just want to ask if watch is authentic? price? old stock unworn?

This is a TAG franken watch. It is a 6000 mid case with a non 6000 TAG Dial. The TAG crown may also not be correct for the 6000.

There have been quite a few 6000 mid cases sold a parts over the years. Heck, I've got 3 myself. I have seen a number frankenTAGs built with this case. Recently seen another with this same dial but with parts from at least 3 different TAG series. Was listed as correct, original.

The model number on the pictured TAG denotes a W (non chrono), H (6000), Quartz (1), Midsize (2), Steel Case (1), Blue Dial (5). No blue dial here.

I would even question the movement. Is it Original? Swiss? New?

I've seen this odd TAG dial over the years. It was never offered from the factory and never in any TAG catalog I've seen. I have seen stories about it being from a prototype model. Have also seen the prototype case alone and as a base for Franken TAGs. Don't have a pic though.

I wouldn't buy it, esp at $400.

Cheers,

David

[Myck]

Oh men!,.thanks!,.you saved me from that blackhole,.hehehe,.I was searching this watch on the net and couldn't find a match,.Thanks a lot!