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janj_dk · 14 November 2009, 08:31 AM

This Heuer (Heuer Diver Professional 200 Quartz - model 980.006) was my first real "expensive" watch, and it served me very well throughout the better part of 10 years. With me on my trip through Africa in 1988 and general have been my daily watch until I got my first rolex in 1985 - my Explorer II - (I left the Rolex at home when I went for my backpack tour in Africa).

So this watch was my first watch I got - I was looking at the rolex sub - but for to expensive for my taste back then.
I did get the rolex Exp II in 1985 - but continue using this for diving and travel to areas where it would not be good to "flash" money....

But now it has been staying in a drawer - not getting any attention at all. And that is a shame - it is a beautiful watch - and by today's standards it is a OK size

The original metal strap has long been lost - it more or less disintegrated through daily wear and tear. But a nice Nato strap does wonders. I really think it looks kind of cool now.

What do you think - for a watch more than 30 years old - it does looks kind of cool.
I think it should get some wrist time.

A little extra info is that when I changed the battery after it had not run for plus 10 years. It did not start ticking right away. If I left the watch on the table in stopped after 30min - 1 hour, but if I keept it on on in my pocket it worked OK.
Think it is a case of a watch staying still for to long. I have to break in in again.

From the inside I can see - it is a 0 jewel watch!!

Then I got my Exp II - the most perfect rolex

Looks OK dont you think

/Jan J

datejust1 · 14 November 2009, 08:38 AM

I sure like both!!

esm · 14 November 2009, 08:41 AM

wonderful pair. That Heuer is a handsome piece.

cobblecanyon · 14 November 2009, 10:52 AM

Nicely done, you definitely have good taste in watches in my book.

CKLinLA · 14 November 2009, 11:15 AM

What? You went and explored Africa without your Explorer II??!?
If Rolex hears of this they will be sending you a recall notice.

Very nice pair of watches

dalip · 14 November 2009, 12:22 PM

both look great...nice watches..and amazing Heuer for 30 years old

kingblackbolt · 14 November 2009, 01:50 PM

That Tag Huer is a nice Submariner homage and is in damn good shape for it's age...

14 November 2009, 08:31 AM	#1
janj_dk Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 20	My first expensive watch - before my first rolex (my exp II) This Heuer (Heuer Diver Professional 200 Quartz - model 980.006) was my first real "expensive" watch, and it served me very well throughout the better part of 10 years. With me on my trip through Africa in 1988 and general have been my daily watch until I got my first rolex in 1985 - my Explorer II - (I left the Rolex at home when I went for my backpack tour in Africa). So this watch was my first watch I got - I was looking at the rolex sub - but for to expensive for my taste back then. I did get the rolex Exp II in 1985 - but continue using this for diving and travel to areas where it would not be good to "flash" money.... But now it has been staying in a drawer - not getting any attention at all. And that is a shame - it is a beautiful watch - and by today's standards it is a OK size The original metal strap has long been lost - it more or less disintegrated through daily wear and tear. But a nice Nato strap does wonders. I really think it looks kind of cool now. What do you think - for a watch more than 30 years old - it does looks kind of cool. I think it should get some wrist time. A little extra info is that when I changed the battery after it had not run for plus 10 years. It did not start ticking right away. If I left the watch on the table in stopped after 30min - 1 hour, but if I keept it on on in my pocket it worked OK. Think it is a case of a watch staying still for to long. I have to break in in again. From the inside I can see - it is a 0 jewel watch!! Then I got my Exp II - the most perfect rolex Looks OK dont you think /Jan J

14 November 2009, 11:15 AM	#5
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	What? You went and explored Africa without your Explorer II??!? If Rolex hears of this they will be sending you a recall notice. Very nice pair of watches __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

14 November 2009, 12:22 PM	#6
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	both look great...nice watches..and amazing Heuer for 30 years old __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 November 2009, 01:50 PM	#7
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	That Tag Huer is a nice Submariner homage and is in damn good shape for it's age... __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

14 November 2009, 08:38 AM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	I sure like both!!

14 November 2009, 08:41 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	wonderful pair. That Heuer is a handsome piece.

14 November 2009, 10:52 AM	#4
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	Nicely done, you definitely have good taste in watches in my book.

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