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This is in my local auction house

steviecav

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Hello, my local auction house has this Tag on offer this Saturday. This is the only picture I can get for now. I have no idea about Tags and was wondering if anyone could tell if it is a fake or not? If you think it is a gen how much do you think it might be worth bidding?

Thank you, Stephen

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joegrimm

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hard to tell from the pic if its gen or not,but this looks like a tag link sel..from the early 90's.

you can find some on the bay for anywhere from 3-700.

I believe they were around $1300 new back then.
 

TESLA760

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Holy smokes. I owned that exact same watch in the 90's. I think I paid about $1800 back then , since it was TT. The SS was closer to a grand. I don't think they are worth much these days. Never seen a rep of it, but I assume someone must've repped it.
 

Time4Direct

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There were 1000's of these repped back in the day . The gen was quartz as I remember and the reps were close looking to the gen .
 

levelmanroger

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I've seen them on the Bay for $300-400. I've always assumed most were reps.
If it's a legit auction house then they have authenticated it, as it is illegal to sell replicas. But ask them first if they will indemnify you against it being a rep. If so, then bid away.
 

Targa

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I got one of these for my Mom back in the 90s, it was $35 at the local flea market (of course a rep) , she still wears it today
 

joshtammi

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Looking over the watch, I've found (and done some research for you)

Bracelet looks gen

back in the 90's the link rep bracelets looked like this

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I.e individual links were not 2 pieces but one, with a groove to make it look similar. some of the less quality reps still have this today.

if it's the older model from 80's/90's it should also say 'T swiss made T' not 'swiss made' like they do nowadays. so that could be something to check for.

but the biggest tell will be the model number, they are usually always incorrect on the reps. This looks to be 3rd or later generation S/EL model (Sports Elegance) from what I can tell, and the serial on the back could be WG 1522-0 otherwise, it will be around WG 1400 - 1530. The 1st gen professionals didn't actually say professional on the dial. and up until the 2nd gen, all the dials were flat. notice yours has a ring that is depressed. the first/second gen models started with S. 9x so that might also help determine the year but because of the 3d dial im going to say its not pre 90's.

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If the model number is correct then this model is from the 90's and if it's in pristine condition they are quite a collectors piece. If you want to be real picky to make sure, the bezel should have 60 grooves, and the crown should have 22.

As for the box, looks like one of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAND-NE...285332771?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item5aded19123

And if it is, and it's included, that box is $500+ alone....

If its in great condition, and with that box (if it says TAG Heuer inside) id say it could go for $800+. without the box, you are looking at maybe $500+ all depends how many people are interested, and what the condition is like.

Also as stated by T4D, It is a quartz, none of these models were automatic AFAIK. before you bid, see if you can look inside the case back, cause old watches with old batteries do not go well together. make sure the movement is in good condition.
 

steviecav

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That is great info Josh. Thank you so much for putting all that together. I will try to take a proper look at the watch on Friday and hopefully post more details.
 

steviecav

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I didn't get the chance to go to this auction in the end. The watch went for £200 plus buyer's premium.
 

joshtammi

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£200 = like 320USD that was a bargain if they threw in the box! jeeeesssuuuuuss!