{"product_id":"vintage-heuer-wristwatch-professional-quartz-1000-diver-980-013l","title":"Vintage Heuer Wristwatch Professional Quartz 1000 Diver 980.013L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heuer 980.013L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: ESA 963.114 quartz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: circa 1983-1985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 38mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/strong\u003e: 45mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLugs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: used Heuer watch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox \u0026amp; Paper\u003c\/strong\u003es: No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-Months Warranty\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOINTS TO MENTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn great pre-owned condition with signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCase and bezel has some scratches and marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMatt black dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBezel insert in fantastic condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHands have some patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServiced movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNew battery fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eScrew lock crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePaired with a new stainless steel jubilee bracelet that fits up to an 8 1\/2 inch wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen people talk about vintage Heuer, it's usually the iconic chronographs—like the Autavia, Carrera, or Monaco—that steal the spotlight. Stories of rare, record-setting models seem to pop up all the time. But there's one watch that had a huge impact on Heuer’s history and still flies under the radar. Its success came as a surprise and arrived just when the company needed it most. As Jack Heuer himself put it, “We could not imagine that this model would be the very watch that was to help the company recover.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WATCH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eThe Heuer 980.013L 1000 Professional features a robust 38mm stainless steel case and represents the second iteration of the 1000 Series divers, identifiable by its protective crown guards. It uses a screw-lock crown system, where the crown is rotated clockwise to compress the gasket and secure the seal. To set the time and date, turn the crown anti-clockwise until it stops, then operate it as a conventional push-pull crown. Once finished, press the crown fully home and rotate clockwise to tighten — taking care not to over-tighten. A unidirectional rotating bezel allows for safe dive timing, while the reliable Swiss quartz movement delivers precise, dependable performance. As stated on the dial, the watch is water-resistant to 200 metres. The matte black dial is paired with luminous hands and bold, fully lumed hour markers for excellent legibility, along with a date aperture at 3 o’clock. We have fitted the watch with an unworn rubber strap to complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BIT OF TRIVIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the late 1970s, Heuer was facing tough times when a diving gear company approached them at a European trade show looking for durable dive watches that could be co-branded. To fill the gap quickly, Heuer partnered with the French company G. Monnin to produce a rugged, oversized dive watch with bold crown guards—this became the reference 844. The watch quickly gained popularity thanks to the growing demand for dive watches and the appeal of brand partnerships. Available in both automatic and quartz versions, the 844 sold in large numbers and played a key role in keeping Heuer afloat during a difficult period. It remained a strong seller well into the early 1990s, even after the company became TAG Heuer. After a year of working with G. Monnin, Heuer brought production of the reference 844 in-house, rebranding it as the 980.XXX series. They expanded the line with a variety of options, including fully luminous dials, both quartz and mechanical movements, multiple case sizes, and finishes in stainless steel, gold-tone, and even PVD coatings. Buyers could also choose between rubber straps or metal bracelets, making the watch highly versatile and appealing to a wide range of customers. The Heuer diver was an instant success and continued to perform strongly even after the brand transitioned to TAG Heuer in 1985. Following the merger, the dive watch line remained largely unchanged but quickly grew in variety and popularity. In 2004, it evolved into what we now know as the Aquaracer. Looking back, the influence of the original Heuer Professional is clear—these dive watches have consistently been among the brand’s top sellers since their debut in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUR THOUGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMechanical watches will always have their place. But collecting has never been about choosing sides, it’s about recognising quality, context, and intent. At its best, quartz represents one of the most ambitious chapters in watchmaking history. And as perspectives continue to evolve, the finest examples of vintage quartz watches are finally being appreciated on their own merits. For today’s collector, vintage quartz isn’t a compromise, it’s a confident, considered choice backed by knowledge, care, and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Past2PresentWatches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57714312446339,"sku":"HD980WO1","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/2397\/4423\/files\/heuer-980.013-BR-front-_1.jpg?v=1778241923","url":"https:\/\/past2presentwatches.com\/products\/vintage-heuer-wristwatch-professional-quartz-1000-diver-980-013l","provider":"Past2PresentWatches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}