Tag heuer "Submariner"

Gambba

The only quartz that used the 844 designation in catalogues was the 8440. When it switched to Swiss made it became the 980.006, which the dial is 100% from, as Swiss made and the spelling of professional. The dial looks pristine, so would be a bit strange for the hands to need replacing, but the dial is immaculate?

There has been discussion before about whether quartz was added to casebacks and dials on 844 marked cases, maybe as a repair. It could be that production switched and they had 844 cases to use, and so a mix of Swiss quartz dial, French quartz movement and 844 Auto case we’re married together.

The oyster bracelet was never delivered on any of these watches that I’m aware of, with only the Jubilee bracelet or a tropic strap available.
The bezel insert is of the French made Monnin type as it has no metal tram line on the inner edge next to the crystal, but appears to have a gap - maybe an illusion?

All part of the fun of digging for answers.

Yago

The other day an 844 quartz with cathedral hands and Heuer clasp oyster sold within a few hours. I was too late to the party. No French marking on dial.
Photo courtesy of Patrik on Chronocentric

Gambba

The only quartz that used the 844 designation in catalogues was the 8440. When it switched to Swiss made it became the 980.006, which the dial is 100% from, as Swiss made and the spelling of professional. The dial looks pristine, so would be a bit strange for the hands to need replacing, but the dial is immaculate?

There has been discussion before about whether quartz was added to casebacks and dials on 844 marked cases, maybe as a repair. It could be that production switched and they had 844 cases to use, and so a mix of Swiss quartz dial, French quartz movement and 844 Auto case we’re married together.

The oyster bracelet was never delivered on any of these watches that I’m aware of, with only the Jubilee bracelet or a tropic strap available.
The bezel insert is of the French made Monnin type as it has no metal tram line on the inner edge next to the crystal, but appears to have a gap - maybe an illusion?

All part of the fun of digging for answers.

Mspeedster

^Looks great! 👍

Yago

The other day an 844 quartz with cathedral hands and Heuer clasp oyster sold within a few hours. I was too late to the party. No French marking on dial.
Photo courtesy of Patrik on Chronocentric.

R Rusty Catch

I Would like to thank you guys for all the info you provided. I finally got my 844/5.

R Rusty Catch

I Would like to thank you guys for all the info you provided. I finally got my 844/5.

R Rusty Catch

Do you remember how did this watch went for ??

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Here you go two of them fully refurbished with correct hands etc. both of them are like brand new...

RockBurner

Well done!
Where did you find it and (if you don't mind me asking) how much did you part with?
I'm sure there's a good story there as well?

Yago

Asking price was USD1000

R Rusty Catch

Hey bud, are you planning on selling your



I got it from facebook Market place. This guy from connecticut had posted it and it was just serviced last december. I got it for $1,500.

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No bud not yet. The one with the bracelet my wife spotted and is my birth year production so it’s sentimental. Plus I was lucky to find it NOS.

the other, French one, is also NOS and belongs to my friend but I got one for myself too. NOS. Going to replace movement as it was damaged and new seals etc from tag1000.

R Rusty Catch

Thanks bud! I just got to ask. You have a very nice piece there. You and your wife enjoy it!!

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RockBurner

I'd love one of those early 844s.

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Sure, if there is one available I’ll message you.

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No bud not yet. The one with the bracelet my wife spotted and is my birth year production so it’s sentimental. Plus I was lucky to find it NOS.

the other, French one, is also NOS and belongs to my friend but I got one for myself too. NOS. Going to replace movement as it was damaged and new seals etc from tag1000.