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  1. Rutger69

    Rutger69 Oct 15, 2015

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    image.jpeg image.jpeg I went down the drawer of my father and found this piece.
    I have had the watch serviced, new glass and bought an origal Heuer wristband online.
    There is no serial nr on the back.(most likely due to replcement)
    Found a lot of simular watches on the interweb, but not this specific type? View attachment 168752 View attachment 168753 View attachment 168754
     
    Edited Nov 22, 2015
  2. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Oct 15, 2015

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    Not 100% on this one. Here is what I would expect the watch to look like (ignoring the bracelet that you've added)
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    I wonder if the dial has been retouched? Look at the "12" at 12 o'clock and the style of hour markers used
     
  3. automobilia42

    automobilia42 Oct 16, 2015

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    Looks like it has been build up out of several parts, the dial and hands are from a 256.006, see here from Calibre11's Catalog section Catalogue 1985/86:
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    But case and bezel are from a 274.006, and the bracelet is from a later model 2000.
    Value? Sentimental, but I would insure it for US500,-
     
  4. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Oct 18, 2015

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    Absolutely right- great spot @automobilia42
     
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  5. Rutger69

    Rutger69 Oct 18, 2015

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    So it must be a build up watch then.
    Will do some more research on this one.

    Although who would rebuild these watches?
    Is it not possible that it is a model that is just not in the catalouge.

    Thanks guys
     
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  6. Rutger69

    Rutger69 Nov 2, 2015

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    image.jpeg Had the guts to open my Heuer to take a look under the hood so to speak. ETA 555.112 , 7 Jewels.
     
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  7. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Nov 2, 2015

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    That's the right movement. Yes, think that it's as simple as a changed dial. Could have been water damage to the original, could have just been a collector who wanted to swap dials.

    The most unlikely scenario is that TAG Heuer did make this model as you have it- can't recall having seen one before and there is nothing in the catalogs. What is the case number stamped on the back?
     
  8. Rutger69

    Rutger69 Nov 2, 2015

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    image.jpeg image.jpeg This is the backcase that in on right now, i think you are right that this watch is been taken apart by some collector.
     
    Edited Nov 29, 2015
  9. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Nov 2, 2015

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    Think so. I'd agree with @automobilia42 that the watch began life as a 274.006

    Either way, looks good to me ;)
     
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