TAG Heuer 6000 Series Professional 200 Meters Ref. WH1111
Dive Watch / Sports Watch · TAG Heuer (LVMH), a luxury Swiss brand known for its deep roots in motor racing and durable tool watches.
Period: Neo-Vintage / 1990s Executive Sport. Characterized by organic 'biodesign' shapes and integrated bracelet aesthetics common in the late 20th century.
Type
Dive Watch / Sports Watch
Brand
TAG Heuer (LVMH), a luxury Swiss brand known for its deep roots in motor racing and durable tool watches.
Movement
Precision Swiss Quartz Caliber (likely ETA 955.112 base); 7 jewels, featuring a date complication and end-of-life (EOL) battery indicator.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 39mm, Thickness: 10mm, Lug-to-Lug: 45mm, Lug Width: 20mm (Integrated style). It wears slightly smaller due to the short lug profile.
Description
The 6000 series represents the pinnacle of TAG Heuer's design language in the 1990s. Designed by Jorg Hysek, it was marketed as the high-end alternative to the 1500 and 2000 series. It features a complex case construction with over 50 separate components, emphasizing a blend of luxury finishing and rugged 'Professional' specifications. Its avant-garde integrated look was a staple of executive style during its era.
Key Features
Die-cut TAG Heuer shield logo on the 6 o'clock lug, complex multi-link bracelet, 'Mercedes' handset, and the high-polish bezel tabs that distinguish it from the flatter 2000 series.
Dial Description
Silver/White sunlight-reflective dial with an embossed inner ring. Features applied luminous green-tinted indices (shield-shaped at 12), Mercedes-style hands with a lollipop seconds hand, and a date window at 3 o'clock with a 2.5x Cyclops magnifier.
Case Material
Brushed and Polished 316L Stainless Steel with signature decorative 'TAG Heuer' shield engraving on the lug bridge at 6 o'clock.
Crystal Type
Flat Scratch-Resistant Sapphire crystal with internally glued Cyclops date magnifier.
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating stainless steel bezel with 60-minute elapsed time scale. Features distinctive high-polish raised numeral tabs and a luminous pip at 12.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down stainless steel crown with fluted grip and embossed TAG Heuer shield logo, protected by integrated case shoulders (crown guards).
Bracelet or Strap
Integrated five-link stainless steel 'Link' style bracelet with alternating brushed and polished finishes; features a fold-over safety clasp with diving extension.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback featuring the central TAG Heuer logo, reference number, and water resistance engraving.
Movement Type
Precision Swiss Quartz Caliber (likely ETA 955.112 base); 7 jewels, featuring a date complication and end-of-life (EOL) battery indicator.
Water Resistance
200 Meters (660 Feet). Suitable for swimming and recreational diving, provided the screw-down crown is fully secured and gaskets are healthy.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made; manufactured in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland using a Swiss-made quartz movement.
Age Estimate
Circa 1995-2000. The 6000 series was the flagship model of the TAG Heuer lineup during the mid-to-late 90s.
Cultural Significance
It defines the 'Pre-LVMH' and early LVMH era of TAG Heuer, transitioning the brand from purely utility-focused tool watches to high-fashion luxury status symbols of the 1990s.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible surface scratches on the bezel and case consistent with daily wear. The tritium or early luminova indices show slight age-related discoloration. No significant chips visible on the crystal sapphire.
Value Estimate
$400 - $700 USD depending on bracelet tightness and the presence of original box/papers. Heavily worn examples often trade at the lower end of this spectrum.
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement every 3-5 years; pressure test for water resistance yearly if used for swimming. Avoid proximity to strong magnets which can temporarily disrupt quartz motor timing.
Similar Watches
TAG Heuer 1500 Series, TAG Heuer 2000 Series (Professional), Breitling Colt, Omega Seamaster 120m.
Interesting Facts
The 6000 Series was the brand's most expensive collection at the time of release and was famously worn by Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. It was the only series at the time to offer a chronometer-certified automatic version alongside the quartz models.