Here we have a 1990s Tag Heuer 1500 Series "Granite" Dial 959.706G with a 40mm stainless steel case, thick tapered lugs curve over your wrist with a lug-to-lug length of 47.5mm and a case thickness of 9.5mm giving the watch an impressive wrist presence. On the right side is a signed screw-down crown protected by crown guards. A unidirectional bezel has raised triangle accents and a sloping engraved 60-minute scale. The flat sapphire crystal sits above an unusual and striking textured grey “Granite” dial with its unique flecks that catch the light as you rotate your wrist, this dial is exclusive to the 1500 series. An outer minute track has pips at the hour mark and baton indices coated in Tritium marking the hours. At 3 o’clock a framed date window. Hands have Tritium infill complemented with a lollipop counterweighted second-hand. At 12 o’clock we have the TAG Heuer motif and at 6 o’clock “professional 200 metres' completes this distinctive sports dive watch. On the reverse, a screw-down case back with an engraved TAG Heuer shield in the centre, inside a Quartz ETA 955.112, 7 Jewel movement. The watch comes paired with a brushed link 19mm stainless steel bracelet with a TAG Heuer-signed folding clasp, and a safety clamshell flip lock.
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 and in this overall condition 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 1500 Series is hard to beat. It’s comfortable, tough, and has that unmistakable 90s TAG Heuer aesthetic that’s becoming cooler every year. The matte metal finish gives it character and versatility — it works just as well with a T-shirt as it does with something smarter. The standout feature of this 1990s TAG Heuer 1500 Series, reference WF1212-KO is undoubtedly its striking dial. Offered in a 38mm case, this piece wears slightly larger than typical mid-size models of the period, perfectly meeting the preferences of today's collectors. For anyone seeking a classic, high-grade 1990s neo-vintage sports watch, this example comes highly recommended.
Spec Stuff
Serial : V77196
Reference : 1500 Series - WD1211-K-2O
Movement :ETA Swiss Quartz Age :1991/2000 Specific Age :Circa 1996 Case Size : 38mm Case Thickness : 11.mm Lug to Lug : 44mm Lugs : 19mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : Yes
Case Material : Stainless Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1996 TAG Heuer professional 1500 Series WF1212-KO with unusual Granite dial Box and papers
