TAG Heuer 1000 Diver Gold-Plated (Ref. 984.013N) “Wolf of Wall Street”, 1980s

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In reality, the watch was almost certainly chosen for its visual resemblance to a solid-gold Rolex Submariner, projecting wealth and success at a glance. Yet the TAG Heuer 1000 Diver stands firmly on its own merits. During the 1980s and 1990s, the 1000 series became one of the brand’s most popular sport watches, prized for its robust construction, reliable performance, and sharp, contemporary design that felt equally at home on the wrist of a professional diver or an ambitious Wall Street trader. Born out of necessity during the turmoil of the 1970s quartz crisis, the 1000 series represented a pivotal chapter in Heuer’s survival story. Battery-powered, precise, and significantly more economical to produce, these quartz divers retained the brand’s tool-watch DNA while embracing modern technology. Many collectors credit the 1000 series as a cornerstone that helped carry the company through one of the most challenging periods in Swiss watchmaking history. Today, the gold-plated TAG Heuer 1000 Diver Ref. 984.013N is more than a capable vintage dive watch—it’s a time capsule of 1980s ambition, cinematic lore, and a defining moment in TAG Heuer’s evolution. SPECS Stock # HUR984013WOWS Brand Heuer Style 1000 Diver "Wolf of Wall Street" Model 984.013N Serial 27XXXXX Size Men's Material Gold Plated Stainless Steel Dial Matte Black Millimeters 37 Bracelet Heuer Gold-Plated Jubilee-Style Bracelet W/ Flip-Lock Clasp CASE & BRACELET The excellent gold-plated case retains thick and symmetrical lugs that retain the original broad chamfers, while exhibiting minimal evidence of being previously polished and light wear from use. The original matte black bezel insert is also very well-preserved, showing nominal aging with the tritium pearl still partially intact. The stainless steel case back all of the factory markings in crisp and legible condition with only light wear present. The original gold-plated TAG Heuer Jubilee-style bracelet is in wonderful condition, showing only minor loss to the gold plating, which is very common. The bracelet retains 18 links that show light stretch and will fit up to a 7.75-inch wrist. DIAL & HANDS The original matte black dial is in virtually perfect condition, showing no damage or notable signs of age. The tritium lume plots have achieved a charming light cream color and show no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands have aged more yellow in color, which is common for Heuer's of this era, and exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light. ACCESSORIES None. The watch just received a brand new battery and is keeping time perfectly.