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Is my TAG Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

  1. H-Minus

    H-Minus Aug 20, 2021

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    61D3749D-9D46-47CF-8E1E-89D4EFEAEF95.jpeg E81757D8-E06B-4B2A-AE0C-311E4DDDC3F6.jpeg 5248CAAF-83E6-4F0C-9E0E-821077ED7DBA.jpeg Can someone help me ID the exact model of this 980.613b?

    I’m 99.9% sure it’s authentic, but I can’t find this exact dial—with the colored logo—anywhere. I saw on another forum a while ago that only a few hundred 980.613x’s were produced with this variation and it’s now a collectors piece for that reason, but I can’t find any information to substantiate that.

    Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Snowy

    Snowy Aug 23, 2021

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    980.613 is a watch with a deep navy dial.

    The case must be genuine, but the bezel and dial is likely to be repaired.
    As a proof, the profissional logo part is rough.
     
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  3. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Aug 23, 2021

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    Yeah, maybe the case is real, but these 1000s have a history with this thread for sure!
     
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  4. Marcos Alvarenga

    Marcos Alvarenga Aug 23, 2021

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    The font in the “T.SWISS MADE.T” writing looks strange to my eyes.
     
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  5. inhale73

    inhale73 Aug 25, 2021

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    First of all I just want to say 'Hi!' due to the fact I'm new to this forum.
    2nd, I'm not sure if I post this in the right section, any Mod may move the post if necessary and I apologize if I post in the wrong section.
    My question to you out there, who have more knowledge than me on this, is that I wonder what the letter 'G' on the lug stands for in this picture?
    Sometimes it's a 'Y' and sometimes a 'G'.
    If it's a 'Y', is it a real watch and 'G' is a fake?

    Sorry for my bad English, it's not my 1st language.
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  6. jamesbizs

    jamesbizs Aug 25, 2021

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    As far as I can tell from my 2 decades of dealing with these, no one actually knows what the letters stand for. Someone can prove me wrong tho lol. Maybe different factory. Or year. Production line. Who knows. But it is in no way indicative of authenticity. You'd have to give us more information and pictures.
     
  7. jamesbizs

    jamesbizs Aug 25, 2021

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    Aww man. Even the Japanese market is being infiltrated with fakes. Usually you can trust Japanese sellers. No more, I guess.


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  8. jamesbizs

    jamesbizs Aug 25, 2021

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    Here is a more clear cut example of what I meant.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/124868907721Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    See how the film is super loose? Rather than wrapping around the bracelet? Underside has it and top has it, and then they meet in the middle. Two parts. Which always leads to them getting super loose. It's weird, because a lot of cheap watches do the same thing. Yet fake tag heuers don't lol.

    Same seller as the fake formula 1. He has quite a lot of watches, and his other stuff appears to be real. So not a fake seller. Tho it's weird how he lists them as used, even tho they have the tape, and also clearly weren't sold from a dealer, as the tag still has all the stickers.
     
  9. inhale73

    inhale73 Aug 25, 2021

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    Thank you very much for your answer!
    Someone told me that only real TAG Heuer has the letter 'Y' on those lugs, but I'm not so sure.
    I've contacted TAG Heuer and asked about the letter 'G' and 'Y', but I'm still waiting for a reply.
     
  10. HoltzPlatz

    HoltzPlatz Aug 25, 2021

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    My eyes might just be getting old, but I'm not seeing the problem here. Can you educate me?::book::
     
  11. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Aug 25, 2021

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    The caz1014 is often one of the easiest fakes to spot, just compare the seconds sub dial to a real one and you will see it right away
     
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  12. HoltzPlatz

    HoltzPlatz Aug 27, 2021

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    "These TAG Heuer watches are rare, so if you have one like this, you're sure to get a lot of attention.
    It's a very rare item that you can't usually get, so it's recommended for those who want to make a difference."
    ::puke::
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    TAG Heuer Vintage watch Skeleton Limited Heritage Monaco Carrera Caliber 2.jpg
     
  13. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Aug 27, 2021

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    What the... :eek: quite the effort though with the engravings!
     
  14. HoltzPlatz

    HoltzPlatz Aug 27, 2021

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    US$2,888.88 makes it worth the time I guess::yawn::
     
  15. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Aug 27, 2021

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    TAG on the front, Heuer on the back...
     
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  16. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Aug 27, 2021

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    That tritium sure is looking bright for a 30 year old watch....
     
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  17. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Aug 27, 2021

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    Wow, scary things those 1000's. And many online sellers specialize in them.

    Maybe it spent its life in a drawer and therefore remained like new?
     
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  18. El Matarife

    El Matarife Aug 27, 2021

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  19. El Matarife

    El Matarife Aug 27, 2021

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    And far too green!
     
  20. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Aug 27, 2021

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    I am never buying a 1000 no siree.
     
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