Considering purchasing a 2000 quartz chronograph

akong71
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Hello fellow TAG Heuer enthusiasts! I'm considering purchasing a 2000 quartz chronograph (e.g. CK 1110, CK 1112) to match my 3-hand 2000. I'm feeling paranoid about potential hyper-fakes. We are well aware of fake F1s and Aquaracers for sure! I would only buy a F1 or Aquaracer from an AD or certified pre-owned. Price range I'm considering is $700 - $1100 Cdn for a 2000 quartz chronograph in good condition.

My question is....are any of you familiar with, or heard of, hyper-fake 2000's from the mid to late 90s? All of the fake 2000s I've seen are very obvious. I'm very familiar with the model numbers, functions, and overall look of the 2000 series. I also understand that movement in a 2000 quartz chronograph from the mid to late 90s era should be an ETA 251.262. Is there anything else I should be aware of? I know - buy the seller. Always the first rule!

I could post some posts from Chrono24 or E-bay, but I'll resist that for now.

I hope everyone here is doing well! All the best!

Edit: I found this post to be both enlightening and frightening!
https://tagheuerforums.com/threads/buyer-beware-new-wave-of-hyper-fakes-amongst-pre-owned-tags-from-ebay.173467/ Cover Image
Thread 'BUYER BEWARE : new wave of "hyper-fakes" amongst pre-owned TAGs from eBay.' ·
As I was in the market for a cheap but resilient quartz beater (budget cap EUR600), I thought of Traser and Luminox. But then, I remembered that this is about what 2005-2009 pre-owned F1s goes...
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Well, after much consideration and research I finally purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 chronograph! I ended up with a CK1112 and it arrived today. The watch is in near-mint condition! Everything checks out, including the bracelet (BA0328) and endlinks (3058). I made an educated guess on the bracelet and it fits perfect!

As I've stated previously, I haven't seen any hyper-fakes of the 2000 series. However, I will take it to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre for a new battery and water test. The bottom endlink may need a bit of adjusting, but it's not too bad.

Overall, it looks fantastic and all of the functions work. I like the chronograph reset as the hands reset to zero. In this particular shot, I ran the chronograph for exactly 3 min, 40.3 sec.
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akong71 akong71
Well, after much consideration and research I finally purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 chronograph! I ended up with a CK1112 and it arrived today. The watch is in near-mint condition! Everything checks out, including the bracelet (BA0328) and endlinks (3058). I made an educated guess on the bracelet and it fits perfect!

As I've stated previously, I haven't seen any hyper-fakes of the 2000 series. However, I will take it to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre for a new battery and water test. The bottom endlink may need a bit of adjusting, but it's not too bad.

Overall, it looks fantastic and all of the functions work. I like the chronograph reset as the hands reset to zero. In this particular shot, I ran the chronograph for exactly 3 min, 40.3 sec.
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Congrats! Great looking watch, love the blue panda dial!
 
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Mspeedster Mspeedster
Congrats! Great looking watch, love the blue panda dial!
Thanks so much! Yes, the panda dial on these chronographs is what really drew me to them.
 
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Jim Dollares Jim Dollares
Looks killer bro!!
Thank-you sir! Since the subdials are silver, could that qualify this watch for the silver dials thread? 😂
 
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Thank-you sir! Since the subdials are silver, could that qualify this watch for the silver dials thread? 😂
LOL lets not have people believe that a blue dial watch would be a ticket to silver dial heaven
 
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akong71 akong71
Well, after much consideration and research I finally purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 chronograph! I ended up with a CK1112 and it arrived today. The watch is in near-mint condition! Everything checks out, including the bracelet (BA0328) and endlinks (3058). I made an educated guess on the bracelet and it fits perfect!

As I've stated previously, I haven't seen any hyper-fakes of the 2000 series. However, I will take it to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre for a new battery and water test. The bottom endlink may need a bit of adjusting, but it's not too bad.

Overall, it looks fantastic and all of the functions work. I like the chronograph reset as the hands reset to zero. In this particular shot, I ran the chronograph for exactly 3 min, 40.3 sec.
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Congratulations....this looks amazing.
These 90's Watches are gaining in popularity. Love seeing them on the wrist.
 
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Jim Dollares Jim Dollares
LOL lets not have people believe that a blue dial watch would be a ticket to silver dial heaven
maybe soon I'll be ‘knocking on (silver) heaven’s door’ as well. I just need a little patience.. 😉🤟🔫🥀
 
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mattp mattp
maybe soon I'll be ‘knocking on (silver) heaven’s door’ as well. I just need a little patience.. 😉🤟🔫🥀
I see what you did there! 🎩
 
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Jemagloh Jemagloh
I see what you did there! 🎩
I will join this club soon. I am a bit afraid of the selection committee. Apparently it consists of one person who prefers to adore his silver watch in the water. Rather obscure? Can I keep my swimming trunks on?😅
 
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