TAG Heuer 6000 Series Professional 200 Meters Ref. WH1111
Dive-inspired Luxury Sports Watch · TAG Heuer (LVMH Group). Positioned as a premier luxury sports brand with a focus on 'Avant-Garde' design.
Period: Modern Luxury (1990s Neovintage). Stylistic indicators include the organic, 'bio-design' curves typical of 90s TAG Heuer and the elaborate multi-part case construction.
Type
Dive-inspired Luxury Sports Watch
Brand
TAG Heuer (LVMH Group). Positioned as a premier luxury sports brand with a focus on 'Avant-Garde' design.
Movement
Swiss Quartz, likely ETA Caliber 955.112. Features 7 jewels and an end-of-life (EOL) battery indicator.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 38mm; Thickness: 10mm; Lug-to-lug: 43mm; Lug width: 19mm (Integrated style). Wears slightly small due to short lugs.
Description
The 6000 Series represents the pinnacle of TAG Heuer's 'Six Features' design philosophy of the 1990s. It was the brand's most expensive and complex model at the time, designed by Jorg Hysek. Its standout feature is the bracelet, which contains over 200 individual parts, and the unique logo integrated directly into the case lug at 6 o'clock.
Key Features
Mercedes hands, internal date magnifier, 'TAG Heuer' engraved lug at 6 o'clock, and the highly complex integrated bracelet design.
Dial Description
Silver/White sunburst dial with an inner recessed ring. Features applied luminous shield-shaped indices, Mercedes-style hour hand, and a date window at 3 o'clock with internal Cyclops.
Case Material
Brushed and polished 316L stainless steel. The case features unique 'finned' lugs and an engraved logo on the bottom case extension.
Crystal Type
Flat sapphire crystal with an internal magnifying Cyclops lens over the date. Appears in good condition without major scratches.
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating dive bezel in stainless steel. Features 10-minute Arabic numerals and a luminous 'pearl' at the 12 o'clock position (zero marker).
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown with gear-teeth grip, featuring the TAG Heuer shield logo. Protected by integrated crown guards.
Bracelet or Strap
Integrated five-row stainless steel bracelet with a mix of brushed and polished links. Features a folding security clasp with a wetsuit extension.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback. Usually features the TAG Heuer logo, reference number, and 'Swiss Since 1860' engraving.
Movement Type
Swiss Quartz, likely ETA Caliber 955.112. Features 7 jewels and an end-of-life (EOL) battery indicator.
Water Resistance
200 Meters (20 ATM). Suitable for recreational diving and swimming, provided the screw-down crown is fully engaged and gaskets are fresh.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made. Movement sourced from ETA (Swatch Group) with final assembly by TAG Heuer in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
Age Estimate
Circa 1995-1999. The 6000 series was the flagship line for the brand during the late 1990s.
Cultural Significance
It represents the 'Pre-LVMH' and early LVMH era where TAG Heuer defined the aesthetic of the entry-to-mid-tier luxury market through bold, ergonomic shapes.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible surface scratches on the bezel and case consistent with age. Lume on hands and indices shows slight darkening. Bracelet links show some 'stretch'.
Value Estimate
$400 - $750 USD depending on bracelet length and presence of original packaging. Values are currently stable for 90s quartz models.
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement every 3-5 years. Gasket pressure test recommended every 2 years if used for swimming. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning for the dial module.
Similar Watches
TAG Heuer 4000 Series, TAG Heuer Kirium, Omega Seamaster 120m, Tudor Prince Date-Day.
Interesting Facts
The 6000 series was once the official watch of McLaren's F1 team. Ayrton Senna famously wore a 6000 series model, making it a cult favorite for racing fans.