Tag Heuer Super Professional 1000m Review

[marrickvilleboy]

Hi everyone.

Had a bit of time so I thought i would write up a few review of an interesting piece, the TAG Heuer Super Professional 1000m Divers watch.

I've taken a snippet from a website introducing this watch and also its respective pictures for the purpose of this review. Click here

First produced in 1984 and manufactured for 15+ years, the "super pro" is a carryover from the pre-TAG days at Heuer (TAG acquired

Heuer in 1985) when they were still a respected manufacturer of professional grade timekeeping instruments. It is considered by many

the last professional grade dive watch offered by the company

You can see the genuine piece on ebay and auction houses from time to time. One in good condition will set you back around US$700 on average with the PVD version at a higher premium.

The genuine specifications:

Case Diameter: 43 mm

Case Height: 14.5 mm

Case length: 43 mm

Lug Width: 20.5 mm

Movement: ETA 2892 A2 automatic, 25j, hacking, quickest date, 28,800 bph

Case material: Stainless steel, one-piece design

Crown: Screw down

Bezel: Uni-directional, indexed w/ 60 clicks

Water resistance: 1000 meters

Bracelet: TAG HEUER signed stainless steel with a locking clasp and dive suit extention

Vintage: '90s-2000

The replica

The replica was picked up from friends from the far east. From the surface, it looks like a nice remake.

It only comes with a rubber strap and has a DG2813 movement.

Strengths:

case: although thinner and more square, has an essence of the original piece.

dial: replicated quite well

hands: although the hour hand luminous is somewhat incorrect, it isn't too bad.

Weaknesses:

caseback: Incorrect, the original was a solid piece with access to the movement only through the front.

crown: the replica came with a non-screw down crown (I have replaced it with a similar genuine Tag heuer crown and tube.

Datefont: The 22J DG2813 comes with the standard datewheel (non-eta)

Pictures:

Proposed modifications:

Replace the crown with a genuine one. This is a must do if you want some water resistance.

Replace the movement with a DG4813 high beat movement which also comes with an ETA-like datewheel. This mod will make the hands sweep smooth and a more realistic looking date.

Lume the bezel indices. The replica does not have it lumed.

A parting picture and I hope you enjoyed this review.

[deniz21]

thank you very much for this informative write up

very nice watch, looks a bit different but hey .. i like it

deniz

[By-Tor]

I like it too.

The same way that I like Omega PloProf and Doxa. Not the most beautiful watch but looks mean, rough and cool!

Thanks for the review. Enjoyed it.

[marrickvilleboy]

Yeah i definitely agree with you guys.

It looks like its almost bulletproof.

I also like how the seconds hand does not have a tail. Makes it look more professional for some reason.