TAG Heuer 6000 Series Professional 200 Meters (Ref. WH1112)
Dive / Sport Watch · TAG Heuer (LVMH Group). In the 90s, this was their flagship model, positioned above the 1500, 2000, and 4000 series.
Period: 90s Luxury Sport (Neo-Vintage). Designed by Jörg Hysek, this model epitomizes the 'Six Features' marketing era of TAG Heuer in the 1990s.
Type
Dive / Sport Watch
Brand
TAG Heuer (LVMH Group). In the 90s, this was their flagship model, positioned above the 1500, 2000, and 4000 series.
Movement
Swiss Quartz Caliber (likely ETA 955.112), high-reliability 7-jewel movement with End-of-Life (EOL) indicator.
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 39mm (Full Size version); Case Thickness: 10mm; Lug-to-Lug: 45mm; Lug Width: Proprietary notched integrated link system.
Description
The 6000 Series was the pinnacle of TAG Heuer's design language in the 1990s. Designed by the legendary Jörg Hysek, it was intended to be a 'high-jewelry' sports watch. It features an incredibly complex case construction and a proprietary bracelet system that remains one of the most comfortable ever produced by the brand. The silver dial with the applied TAG logo at 6 o'clock on the case makes it instantly recognizable to collectors of the era.
Key Features
The integrated TAG Heuer logo on the case at 6 o'clock; the unique 'broken' bezel design; the complex 5-link bracelet; internal date magnifier (cyclops).
Dial Description
Silver/Grey sunburst dial with concentric circle texture. Applied luminous indices including a shield at 12. Mercedes-style handset with 'Professional 200 Meters' text. Date window at 3 o'clock with internal magnification.
Case Material
Brushed and polished 316L Stainless Steel. The case features a complex, multi-layered design with the TAG Heuer logo integrated into the bottom lug structure.
Crystal Type
Flat Sapphire crystal with internal cyclops magnifier over the date. Generally very scratch resistant.
Bezel Details
Uni-directional rotating dive bezel in stainless steel. Features distinctive 'grip' protrusions and engraved black lacquer filled numerals 10 through 50.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown with embossed TAG Heuer shield logo. Flanked by integrated crown guards that flow into the case body.
Bracelet or Strap
Integrated stainless steel '6000 Series' bracelet featuring unique five-piece link design and a folding safety clasp with diving extension.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel case back featuring the TAG Heuer shield, reference number (WH1112), and serial number.
Movement Type
Swiss Quartz Caliber (likely ETA 955.112), high-reliability 7-jewel movement with End-of-Life (EOL) indicator.
Water Resistance
200 Meters (660 Feet). Suitable for recreational diving and swimming, 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-sourced ETA movement.
Age Estimate
Circa 1994-1999. The 6000 series was the top-tier offering during this specific window of TAG Heuer's history.
Cultural Significance
A symbol of 1990s 'yuppie' luxury and sporty prestige. It represents the transition of Heuer from a tool-watch company to the luxury powerhouse TAG Heuer became under the leadership of Akram Ojjeh.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible surface scratching on the bezel and case. The lacquer filling in the '30' on the bezel is partially missing. Dial and hands appear clean with slight aging to the lume. Bracelet shows some 'stretch' or looseness typical of age.
Value Estimate
$400 - $650 USD depending on mid-size (35mm) vs full-size (39mm) and bracelet condition. Full sets with box and papers command a premium.
Care & Maintenance
Battery replacement every 3-5 years. Gaskets should be pressure tested if used for swimming. The proprietary bracelet links can be difficult to source, so care should be taken with the clasp pins.
Similar Watches
TAG Heuer 4000 Series (lower tier), Omega Seamaster 120m, Breitling Colt Quartz.
Interesting Facts
The 6000 Series was famously worn by Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. It was the first TAG Heuer series to includes a Chronometer-certified automatic version, though this specific example is the professional quartz variant.