Forums Latest Members
  1. henrylr

    henrylr Feb 29, 2020

    Posts
    31
    Likes
    4
    Thanks for the reply. I've been searching the web trying to find out specifics on quartz movements TH used with no success. I also haven't found anything regarding their movement accuracy. Does anyone know what the accuracy is, like seconds per month.

    Thanks,
    henrylr
     
  2. bdev

    bdev Feb 29, 2020

    Posts
    207
    Likes
    436
    This might help you....

    https://www.calibre11.com/tag-heuer-2000-series/



    MOVEMENTS
    The movements used in the Heuer 2000 Series are actually quite remarkable. Many think of the 2000 as being an entry-level quartz watch, but actually the movement has far more to it than that. Both the quartz and automatic chronographs use the Dubois Depraz 2000 chronograph module. The Automatic movement (LWO 283) mates the DD2000 module to the ETA 2892 base, while the quartz movement (Calibre 185) uses a ESA 555.XXX (also known as the ETA 955.XXX) tractor.

    The Dubois Depraz 2000 module was the result of a partnership between Lemania and Dubois Depraz that began in the late 1970s. Because Heuer contributed to the funding of the project, the LWO 283 was initially exclusive to Heuer, but when Lemania sold its shares in Heuer in 1984 to TAG, the use of the movement became more widespread. Lemania sold the movement as the Lemania 283 to several high-end clients such as Audemars Piguet in their Royal Oak Offshore, Girard Perregaux (7000 Chronograph) and Baume et Mercier.

    The quartz chronograph was effectively a forerunner of the Calibre S movement, combing a quartz base with a mechanical chronograph module.
     
  3. henrylr

    henrylr Feb 29, 2020

    Posts
    31
    Likes
    4
    Thanks for the reply. I have also been searching for Tag Heuer accuracy info for the quartz models, like seconds per month, and haven't found anything. Does this info exist?

    Thanks,
    henrylr
     
  4. henrylr

    henrylr Feb 29, 2020

    Posts
    31
    Likes
    4
    Would anyone know when TH S94.706 WG1130.BP0466 was made?

    Thanks,
    henrylr

    Tag Heuer WG1130 front.jpg Tag heuer WG1130 back.jpg
     
  5. bdev

    bdev Feb 29, 2020

    Posts
    207
    Likes
    436
    1991 or earlier.
     
  6. henrylr

    henrylr Feb 29, 2020

    Posts
    31
    Likes
    4
    I really like the look of these old Tag Heuers, but is it reasonable to buy them? I am concerned that the old quartz movements may be at the end of their life. Are these 20 -30 year old quartz Tag Heuer's a good buy. Can the movements be replaced with new ETA movements?
     
  7. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Mar 4, 2020

    Posts
    7,121
    Likes
    15,031
    Yes, I think they can be a good buy- many of the movements (e.g. ETA 955.114) can be bought for as little as US$40...you just need to make sure that you order the right one
     
  8. Snowy

    Snowy Sep 24, 2020

    Posts
    456
    Likes
    2,215
    I found something interesting, so I would like to ask @Aquagraph a question because you are Reference number master.

    The Katayama Ukyo model seems to have some variations.
    The photo is proof, but there were the 382.513/K version and the 382.513-K version on the back cover. In the 382.513/K version, there is a mark of adding K to/1.

    I also found the original price tag. There was a description of WA 1262.BS0085 other than 382.513K here. I hope it will be the source of your blog's revision.
     
    IMG_9695.jpg IMG_9742.jpg
    El Matarife and Jim Dollares like this.
  9. Aquagraph

    Aquagraph Sep 25, 2020

    Posts
    19,860
    Likes
    27,526
    Interesting! So here we have confirmation of the new code for the U/K model.... so it needs adding to this list!

    AZS.JPG

    Are these your two F1's Snowy? (as we know you are hoarding them)...

    It seems odd that they would bother to give a new part number for a model that was a limited edition and was never likely to have a WA number on the backplate...

    Still, clearly that's what it is - thanks for the info Snowy, I will amend the History of the F1 Era One (again)!
     
    Snowy and Albert-AMG like this.
  10. Snowy

    Snowy Sep 25, 2020

    Posts
    456
    Likes
    2,215
    I am very happy to see the updated article:thumbsup:

    As you guessed, WA1262 was not swung on the watch as the actual part number. The Katayama Ukyo model was released in 1992, and it coincided with the renewal of the model number, so I think only the price tag was renewed.
     
  11. Wicker Man

    Wicker Man Jan 21, 2021

    Posts
    1
    Likes
    0
    Hello,

    Dose anyone know what the difference between WG5211 and WG5211-PO please? I think the PO might be something to do with the dial but just not sure what it is.
     
  12. flawless

    flawless Feb 23, 2021

    Posts
    364
    Likes
    614
    Does anyone have a newer/more comprehensive version of the codes? This one is from the 2018/2019 TH Trade Catalogue:

    [​IMG]
     
    Snowy likes this.
  13. Calibre11

    Calibre11 Editor of Calibre11.com Staff Member Feb 28, 2021

    Posts
    7,121
    Likes
    15,031
    This is from 2020
    Screen Shot 2021-02-28 at 6.49.36 pm.png
     
    Tag_ZA, Slomosen and Albert-AMG like this.
  14. mmdickens

    mmdickens Apr 27, 2021

    Posts
    1
    Likes
    0
    I think this is where this the right thread for this question. I am looking into purchasing an older F1 chronograph. Using the catalogues I know I am looking for reference number 571.513, but I am also seeing "571.513 T", which I can't find in any catalogue. Anyone have any idea what the T would signify?
     
  15. Pitfitter446

    Pitfitter446 Apr 27, 2021

    Posts
    2,900
    Likes
    2,801
    The type of luminous paint on the dial I think.
     
  16. paysdoufs

    paysdoufs Nov 20, 2021

    Posts
    1,218
    Likes
    2,559
    Hi all,

    I’m having a doubt about the product codes of the folding clasps, which are signed “Heuer” only. Could someone please confirm?…
    - FC5042 = 18 x 2mm (which I’m trending towards),
    - FC5049 = 18 x 3mm.

    Accessory question: Am I the only one feeling that the prices for these on the secondary market are pretty much all over the place? Which is strange since you can usually get them for 100-120 from any TH boutique or AD…

    EDIT: Nevermind! Eventually found back a PM where @imagwai had actually already confirmed the above :whistling: Only question left is (I guess…) whether TH heritage chronos would usually rather use the 2mm or the 3mm thick straps (?)
     
    Edited Dec 14, 2021
  17. Jim Dollares

    Jim Dollares Nov 20, 2021

    Posts
    9,209
    Likes
    11,565
    Stay away from the 5042, it is pure garbage. 5049 is the way to go.

    read this thread:
    https://forums.calibre11.com/threads/tag-heuer-folding-clasps.125703/#post-1700029
     
  18. paysdoufs

    paysdoufs Nov 21, 2021

    Posts
    1,218
    Likes
    2,559
    Tks. Interesting read. Is that still true that Heuer-branded 5042 and 5049 use different locking mechanisms or has the “old”, less secure one been phased out by now?

    I’m asking because in the thread referenced someone is mentioning different generations of the TH-branded 5014…

    My other issue (if I’m going with the 5049) is that WatchStrapWorld doesn’t seem to do the following strap in 3mm thick:
    https://www.watchstrapworld.com/bla...euer-autavia-models-with-20-18-mm-straps.html

    But then again I haven’t ordered anything there post-Brexit. Maybe they’re off-limits now (tax- and hassle-wise) for UE-based customers anyway…
     
    Edited Nov 21, 2021
  19. paysdoufs

    paysdoufs Nov 21, 2021

    Posts
    1,218
    Likes
    2,559
    EDIT:
    WSW actually does list some black 20/18/3mm FC straps with red stitching (for some of the rarer re-edition models). But I would need to confirm whether those with Rallye perforation are straight-ended (enough) to fit a vintage Autavia.

    Otherwise there are also options w/o the perforation, but the former would definitely have my preference…

    All that being said, my experience so far is that their 2mm thick straps are still sturdy enough to handle a chrono (a Carrera Cal.16 in my case) and more comfortable to wear than the 3mm ones. Thus, I’m still interested in any updates re. the 5042’s locking mechanism there might be.
     
  20. paysdoufs

    paysdoufs Dec 15, 2021

    Posts
    1,218
    Likes
    2,559
    I'm upping my own posts as I now want to decide between a 2mm and a 3mm strap...

    Any input on THIS open question still welcome (I guess it might just apply to all other 2mm vs 3mm clasp pairings as well):