Is my TAG Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

Aquagraph · Nov 18, 2020

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tag-heuer-watch/233785337022?hash=item366eb124be:g:w3sAAOSwNjdfsXDf

Mr_Orange · Nov 18, 2020

Oh wow, a sort vintage-looking GC. I might bid on that 😉.

Aquagraph · Nov 18, 2020

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAG-HEUE...o-200M-with-NEW-BATTERY-Exc-Cond/193752117596

Marcos Alvarenga · Nov 19, 2020

Aquagraph
Thank Tom, it's silver actually

I think your watch is genuine. As far as I know there aren't any 'good' 6000 fakes. You have to remember the 6000 was made in the 90s, when fakes were generally very poor. Of course it would be possible to make a great 6000 fake now, but why would anyone bother? The 6000 isn't at the top of most people's wants list, which is why the Aquaracer is faked so much, because it's saleable.

This bracelet must be impossible, or economically unviable to reproduce at least.
And what a lovely bracelet!

Aquagraph · Nov 19, 2020

Marcos Alvarenga
This bracelet must be impossible, or economically unviable to reproduce at least.
And what a lovely bracelet!

It is cool, but it's also quite delicate and can be damaged relatively easily. When I bought this silver 6000 it came on a bracelet that was damaged and I sent it back to have some of the links replaced. The links are not 'solid' like a Kirium, but the bracelet shouldn't collapse either, the links are designed to articulate to a point, the problem is if they get damaged then they stick out. Granted when you put it on and wear it they will probably move to the right place, but it looks a mess when you take it off. A new bracelet is somewhere in the region of £350 IIRC.

cerbfan · Nov 20, 2020

Hi,
Recently bought this from a guy I thought was genuine but now have my doubts. To be honest this is a much cheaper watch than I normally buy and did not spend the time on checking it like I do a Rolex. However now having my doubts especially after taking the back off. Can anyone confirm?
Also serial number check on tag warranty page comes up unknown which I guess is confirmation?

Aquagraph · Nov 20, 2020

Well it's got the genuine plastic movement holder, so that's something....

JAH · Nov 20, 2020

I think this one is real. Looks like the 5040d movement made in Switzerland. Also case looks good to me. Do the hands have a ridge along the centerline ?

imagwai · Nov 20, 2020

The warranty check not giving a result means nothing. It often doesn't find a watch. Same thing happened when I checked my Carrera, but an email to TAG customer service validated the serial number and warranty validity.

cerbfan · Nov 20, 2020

JAH
I think this one is real. Looks like the 5040d movement made in Switzerland. Also case looks good to me. Do the hands have a ridge along the centerline ?

It does, see below.

cerbfan · Nov 20, 2020

imagwai
The warranty check not giving a result means nothing. It often doesn't find a watch. Same thing happened when I checked my Carrera, but an email to TAG customer service validated the serial number and warranty validity.

Ah OK well looks like it might be good then, feeling a bit better now!

JAH · Nov 20, 2020

There are two 5040d movements Tag use, goldplated and silver. Gold is swiss made, and silver is swiss parts put together in Asia.
Gold also have more jewels.
5040D is a serviceable movement, so it can be repaired not replaced also...
Looks like a good watch.