For sale is a literal artifact of the Quartz Crisis and a fantastic piece of horological history: the Pre-TAG Heuer 2000 Series Professional Quartz Diver 962.213. Produced in the early 1980s (specifically between 1982 and 1985), this watch bridges a crucial gap in the brand's legendary timeline. As the very last series of watches launched under the leadership of Jack Heuer before his departure and the brand's sale to the Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) group, it serves as a historic "swan song" and a highly accessible piece of his enduring legacy.
This timepiece embodies a pure tool watch aesthetic. It features a rugged, monochromatic stainless steel case complemented by a distinctive unidirectional bezel with blocky rider tabs. The matte silver/grey dial is equipped with iconic Mercedes hands and a practical date window at 3 o'clock. What truly elevates this specific watch is the tritium dial—indicated by the "T SWISS MADE T" signature at the bottom. The luminous plots and hand fill have aged to a beautiful, creamy yellow patina. Because tritium is a radioactive isotope that decays uniquely over time, no two dials age exactly alike, making this a true 1-of-1 piece. Designed by Eddy Schöpfer, this 2000 series established the "Six Features" of a professional sports watch that would define TAG Heuer’s catalog for decades: water resistance to 200m, a screw-in crown, a double safety clasp, a unidirectional bezel, a sapphire crystal, and luminous dial markings.
Brand: Heuer (Pre-TAG acquisition)
Model: 2000 Series Professional Quartz 962.213
Era: Early 1980s (1982–1985)
Size: 34×34 mm
Case/Bezel: Stainless steel with unidirectional bezel and blocky rider tabs
Dial: Matte Silver/Grey with Mercedes hands, date window at 3 o'clock, and creamy Tritium patina
Luminescence: Tritium ("T SWISS MADE T")
Movement: Quartz
Collectors heavily favor watches bearing the standalone "HEUER" shield over the later "TAG Heuer" logo, as it connects the watch directly to the brand's golden era of motorsport and vintage chronographs. To the layman, it looks like a cool vintage diver, but to an enthusiast, it signals a deep respect for horological history—a true "if you know, you know" subtle flex. Furthermore, the watch world is shifting heavily back toward traditional, mid-size vintage proportions. This neo-vintage 2000 series fits perfectly into that trend, wearing beautifully on both male and female wrists. It is a go-anywhere, do-anything tool watch in its purest form, offering a genuine piece of Jack Heuer's heritage for a fraction of the cost of a vintage Monaco or Carrera.
All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
For sale is a literal artifact of the Quartz Crisis and a fantastic piece of horological history: the Pre-TAG Heuer 2000 Series Professional Quartz Diver 962.213. Produced in the early 1980s (specifically between 1982 and 1985), this watch bridges a crucial gap in the brand's legendary timeline. As the very last series of watches launched under the leadership of Jack Heuer before his departure and the brand's sale to the Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) group, it serves as a historic "swan song" and a highly accessible piece of his enduring legacy.
This timepiece embodies a pure tool watch aesthetic. It features a rugged, monochromatic stainless steel case complemented by a distinctive unidirectional bezel with blocky rider tabs. The matte silver/grey dial is equipped with iconic Mercedes hands and a practical date window at 3 o'clock. What truly elevates this specific watch is the tritium dial—indicated by the "T SWISS MADE T" signature at the bottom. The luminous plots and hand fill have aged to a beautiful, creamy yellow patina. Because tritium is a radioactive isotope that decays uniquely over time, no two dials age exactly alike, making this a true 1-of-1 piece. Designed by Eddy Schöpfer, this 2000 series established the "Six Features" of a professional sports watch that would define TAG Heuer’s catalog for decades: water resistance to 200m, a screw-in crown, a double safety clasp, a unidirectional bezel, a sapphire crystal, and luminous dial markings.
Brand: Heuer (Pre-TAG acquisition)
Model: 2000 Series Professional Quartz 962.213
Era: Early 1980s (1982–1985)
Size: 34×34 mm
Case/Bezel: Stainless steel with unidirectional bezel and blocky rider tabs
Dial: Matte Silver/Grey with Mercedes hands, date window at 3 o'clock, and creamy Tritium patina
Luminescence: Tritium ("T SWISS MADE T")
Movement: Quartz
Collectors heavily favor watches bearing the standalone "HEUER" shield over the later "TAG Heuer" logo, as it connects the watch directly to the brand's golden era of motorsport and vintage chronographs. To the layman, it looks like a cool vintage diver, but to an enthusiast, it signals a deep respect for horological history—a true "if you know, you know" subtle flex. Furthermore, the watch world is shifting heavily back toward traditional, mid-size vintage proportions. This neo-vintage 2000 series fits perfectly into that trend, wearing beautifully on both male and female wrists. It is a go-anywhere, do-anything tool watch in its purest form, offering a genuine piece of Jack Heuer's heritage for a fraction of the cost of a vintage Monaco or Carrera.
All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
