TAG HEUER 1000 Diver Professional 200m Ref.844/3

COMMENT

Ref.844 was introduced in the late 1970s as Heuer’s very first dive watch, produced in several variants from /1 through /5. This particular example is the Ref.844/3, manufactured just after the company transitioned to TAG Heuer in 1985, and carries the newly adopted TAG Heuer logo on the dial. Its 42mm stainless steel case, unidirectional bezel, and 200m water resistance reflect the professional-grade tool watch design that was cutting edge at the time.

The stainless steel case measures 42mm and features a unidirectional bezel, delivering both durability and reliability with its 200m water resistance. The matte black dial is equipped with luminous indexes and Mercedes-style hands, ensuring clarity and legibility under water. Powering the watch is the ETA Cal.2872 (25 jewels), offering dependable precision and robustness. The watch also retains its original bracelet, underscoring its practicality as a diver’s instrument.

Condition is superb: this is a super mint example with virtually no signs of use. The case shows no thinning or wear, and the dial remains flawless, free of aging or blemishes. All elements—including bezel and hands—are in outstanding original state. The watch has been fully disassembled and serviced by our workshop.

The Ref.844/3 represents the transitional period when Heuer’s pioneering diver designs were inherited directly into the TAG Heuer era. The 844 series concluded with the /5 before evolving into the “1000 Series.” As such, this model not only illustrates Heuer’s expansion into professional dive watches—previously known primarily for racing chronographs—but also marks a pivotal chapter in the dawn of TAG Heuer’s identity.

BRAND

Founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer, the company boasts over 150 years of Swiss watchmaking heritage. In 1985, Heuer officially became TAG Heuer, and has since established itself as one of the world’s foremost watchmakers, serving as official timekeeper at top-level sporting events and securing a reputation as a household name in both performance and prestige.