Is my TAG Heuer Authentic? All questions here please

Doonsbury

G'day @imagwai & @flawless & @jamesbizs I got it! Yes you heard it right the first time...I got it! I mean WE got it! I say "We" for a couple of good reasons fellas......if it hadn't been for you guys helping me 'Pull the trigger" on it with your info about the watch....instead of hitting the bullseye I would have probably shot myself in the foot! 😀
And I say "WE" because, seeing you guys helped me get it, well it's only natural that you would want to kick in and help me pay for it, yes? Ok then, just so nobody feels left out, just send me $500 each in cash (No cheques or Money orders please guys!) and Bingo! It's a done deal! 😀Seriously guys, many thanks for the advice & help each of you gave me, very much appreciated indeed! Sure it isn't a Rolex, or an Omega, but I have been chasing a decent Tag Heuer for a few years now and believe me I am gonna enjoy wearing it! Thanks again, Cheers, Doons

M Militarydave

Thanks you jamesbizs. I do not think he has the bracelet for it. Although not visible enough in the pictures, it has a brown leather band that is in pretty good condition. I'm guessing the band could be changed out?

The second watch is a WJ1117-0 model that has a black face with a black logo and "Link 200 meters". That is the watch that is a stainless steel band. As soon as I get pics I'll post them here. If the "WJ" is legit I may go with that one. The SEL watch is a bit small for my taste but was thinking of getting it for the Mrs.

Glad to know the SEL is in fact authentic, despite no documentation (I couldn't really find a lot of info on it online such as when it came out, etc.)

flawless

S/EL fakes with bracelets are very easy to spot in my experience - they're always solid links instead of 2 parts. I've not seen any fakes with the leather bracelets on a link, but have seen some without the link. These generally have pretty sloppy dials, bezels and cases - usually quite easy to spot the plated metal case.

I've seen a couple of fake Links - they sometimes have the solid links, but more often they just have incorrect references/casebacks and look poorly made. They're also usually fake Tiger Woods limited editions, or have the Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi caseback.

Your WJ1117-0 should be a black dial with diamond indices, and a diamond-set bezel.

Aquagraph

Looks great, also extremely unlikely to be fake. Have it professionally cleaned and you will have a stunner there.

flawless

S/EL fakes with bracelets are very easy to spot in my experience - they're always solid links instead of 2 parts. I've not seen any fakes with the leather bracelets on a link, but have seen some without the link. These generally have pretty sloppy dials, bezels and cases - usually quite easy to spot the plated metal case.

I've seen a couple of fake Links - they sometimes have the solid links, but more often they just have incorrect references/casebacks and look poorly made. They're also usually fake Tiger Woods limited editions, or have the Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi caseback.

Your WJ1117-0 should be a black dial with diamond indices, and a diamond-set bezel.

M Militarydave

Here is the other Tag. As you can see it's pretty scratched (and dirty) from daily use. Any (additional) insight on this model?

M Militarydave

Thanks you jamesbizs. I do not think he has the bracelet for it. Although not visible enough in the pictures, it has a brown leather band that is in pretty good condition. I'm guessing the band could be changed out?

The second watch is a WJ1117-0 model that has a black face with a black logo and "Link 200 meters". That is the watch that is a stainless steel band. As soon as I get pics I'll post them here. If the "WJ" is legit I may go with that one. The SEL watch is a bit small for my taste but was thinking of getting it for the Mrs.

Glad to know the SEL is in fact authentic, despite no documentation (I couldn't really find a lot of info on it online such as when it came out, etc.)

99LinkEd

Man-bling by Tag. Wear it proudly!!!

(Both appear very real. Both are quartz. S/EL is about 1991 and Link is about 2007. That S/EL has a midsize case.)

M Militarydave

Thanks everyone for the information and insight on these two models. Honestly, I think I'll go with both since I can probably strike a deal for both of them. He offered them to me rather cheaply as I don't think money is an issue with this gentleman lol. If anything I'll go with the Link for sure.

I have never really purchased a pre-owned/worn watch (all mine have been new) so where would be the best place to take it to be professionally cleaned? I know these can be polished so I'm wondering how much is the average cost do to a professional clean/polish? Probably a full service if not that much more. I would have more peace of mind having a new battery installed upon ownership. Are any of the major jewelry chains any good to take it in for professional cleaning/polish/service? Thanks!

jamesbizs

as a local watch maker lol, my first suggestion would be to take it to a local watch maker. NOT to a jewelry chain, as either they will also send it to a local watch maker ( and charge you extra), or they will do a piss poor job of cleaning the watch and definitely won't seal it right or pressure test.