The TAG Heuer 4000 Series is pure 1990s “do-anything” Swiss sports watch — tough, practical, and seriously good value for what you get. This is the Mid-size TAG Heuer 4000 Swiss quartz, reference WF1212-KO, in all steel with the Rarer Polar White dial on its matching bracelet.
It’s a proper everyday tool watch with the classic 4000 design language: a clean, highly legible dial with strong lume plots, a rotating dive-style bezel, and a 200 metres rating printed proudly on the dial. The TAG Heuer 4000 Series is one of the most instantly recognisable “Six Features” era sport watches, with its bold, integrated case/bracelet design and the distinctive split TAG / HEUER shield at 12 o’clock. TAG Heuer positioned the 4000 as a slightly more “upmarket” sibling to the 2000 Series, with softer case lines and a cleaner, more refined overall look.
A big part of the appeal with these is how wearable they are. The case and bracelet have that slightly integrated 90s profile that sits securely on the wrist, and the overall look has aged brilliantly: unmistakably “period” now, but still modern enough to wear daily without feeling like a costume.
Interesting bit: the 4000 Series sits in that sweet spot after TAG’s takeover of Heuer (mid-80s) and before the modern reissues boom — a time when TAG Heuer were making robust, well-finished sports watches meant to be worn hard. They’ve quietly become a favourite for collectors who want genuine Swiss heritage without the inflated hype-tax. reference WF1212-K0, in stainless steel on its original bracelet. This example stands out with a crisp polar white dial (a great, less commonly seen look in the range), framed date window at 3 o’clock, and classic luminous hour markers with the bold triangle at 12.
The brushed, stainless steel, screw-back case comes complete with crown guards, for the signed, screw-down crown, integrated into the case for a seamless, sporty design. The uni-directional bezel has the classic minute tracking, 10 minute interval markings and 12 o'clock pip that can be found on any good dive watch. Inside is the tried & tested automatic ETA Quartz caliber fully serviced by us and running strongly.
Extra Points
Edouard Heuer founded The Heuer Watch Company in 1860 in St. Imier, Switzerland. Chronographs have been the mainstay for Heuer and later TAG Heuer. The brand has produced many models and configurations, expanding the possibilities to the full. In 1958 Jack Heuer, Edouard’s son, joined the company. In 1962 the first generation of Autavia was launched and has famously been worn in by Formula One drivers such as Derek Bell, Jacky Ickx, Emerson Fittipaldi, Clay Regazzoni and Mario Andretti, and many more. In 1999 TAG Heuer accepted a bid from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A.
The watch comes fully serviced by our on-site workshop and with our 12 months, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
Not so easy to find this dial Variation in the uk today! This watch is a true testament to a timeless design and we love how each component flows into the next. The perfect dive-style watch for the vintage watch newbie or seasoned collector.
If you want a vintage Swiss sports watch you can actually live in, the 4000 Series is hard to beat. It’s comfortable, tough, and has that unmistakable 90s TAG Heuer aesthetic that’s becoming cooler every year. The bi-metal finish gives it character and versatility — it works just as well with a T-shirt as it does with something smarter.
This is also a great gateway into mechanical TAG Heuer collecting: iconic design, strong spec, and a lot of watch for the money.
Dated or neo-vintage? You can decide.
Spec Stuff
Serial : J95804
Reference :4000 Series - WF1212-KO (Mid sized)
Movement :ETA Swiss Quartz Age :1991/2000 Specific Age :Circa 1990s Case Size : 34mm Case Thickness : 11.mm Lug to Lug : 40mm Lugs : Integrated Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : No
Case Material : Stainless Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1990s TAG Heuer Date 4000 Series Polar white WF1212-KO - 34mm Stainless Steel on Flip-Lock Bracelet
