TAG Heuer - It's been about 20 years since I've owned a quartz watch............

It's been about 20 years since I've owned a quartz watch............

Jun 13, 2018,15:28 PM

But this one is special as it was given to me from the family of one of my closest client's that had passed away. Albert was a true gentleman and great friend so when I look down at this Heuer it makes me think of him which puts a big smile on my face!

I don't know much about this Heuer watch but I did a little research online and it looks like it was produced in the early 80's and the model was called the black coral. At 38mm's it quite large for the time period.

As you can see the bracelet is pretty banged up, so I ordered a nice vintage looking leather strap that should arrive later this week.

In any event, I plan to give this watch to my son once everything is in order with it. Albert did not have children of his own so I can only imagine happy he would be if he knew my son ended up with his watch! Tony

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Wonderful provenance [nt]

By: Horology75 : June 13th, 2018-16:48

Well you can also tell that the watch was definitely worn and enjoyed for many years as well! [nt]

By: TonyR : June 13th, 2018-17:17

The blemishes actually make it look “storied” and special. [nt]

By: jomni1 : June 13th, 2018-17:23

Thanks, and your right.........

By: TonyR : June 13th, 2018-17:29

Although I did find an 18mm black strap that I had laying around so I put it on this watch until the one I ordered comes in. It really does look quite a bit better with that strap as the bracelet is pretty beaten up. I will post some pictures tomorrow. To...

Here is how it looks on a strap.....

By: TonyR : June 14th, 2018-05:00

I think the watch looks pretty good this way relative to the worn bracelet that came with it. The vintage strap I have coming is going to work very well, I was even able to get a PVD buckle with it. Tony ...