TAG Heuer Professionel 1000 Diver 'Black Coral', c. 1980s

Dealer description — Analog/Shift

There is no doubt that diving watches hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors, ourselves included. In fact, Analog:Shift was founded with its eyes set squarely on vintage divers. With their simple designs and robust movements, the tool watches of the 1960s and 1970s were built to accompany the adventurer across the globe and to keep time at its great heights as well as its dark depths. Today, the dive watch segment is stronger than ever, with the spirit of a past era living on in the full spectrum of the market — from entry-level micro-brands all the way up to the big players. In the late 1970s, Heuer was looking to capitalize on the demand for dive watches, and they succeeded — today, they feature a full line of divers with different shapes, sizes, and movements. In fact, their Aquaracer is the entry point for many young people into the world of dive watches, full stop! The particular watch, a 'Professionel 1000' Diver, dates to circa the 1980s and features a 37mm PVD case with a mineral crystal, a signed gold-plated crown, a gold plated unidirectional dive timing bezel, and a matte black 'gilt' Tritium dial with a matching handset. Powered by a quartz movement, it comes paired to a matching two-tone PVD and yellow gold plated Jubilee-style bracelet with a signed fliplock clasp with divers extension. If you are looking for a quirky, functional, and endlessly charming dive watch from one of the best names in the business, look no further.