Heuer has now become a household name - albeit under different ownership than founded it, namely TAG Heuer, which took over in the mid-1980s. But the watch here - a near new-old stock and full-serviced Heuer 980.015N with its full lume dial, original rubber tropic strap, and Heuer-signed buckle - is no ordinary Heuer, which in the years since the mid-1980s has had some...questionable design choices.
The full lume dial diver for sale here represents old-school Heuer design, even if it comes in a smaller package, represent a bygone era for Heuer. Heuer managed to scale down all the elements of its highly popular Ref. 980 dive watch series - produced beginning in 1979 through 1982 - to make a stunning dive watch, never an easy feat.
The attention to detail and quality is remarkable, and seems more of an achievement with these smaller Heuer cases. Heuer built these divers to high standards, and rendered these waterproof to 200m – just like their bigger brothers.
Despite being officially labeled as a 32mm diver, this - like all Heuer divers – didn’t include crown guards and crown, which make it measure a nice 36mm. With 16mm lugs, make no mistake, it’s a small watch - but perfect for an active woman.
This Heuer comes with its original rubber strap and buckle, leather strap, spring bar tool, and hard plastic travel case.
Near NOS Full Lume 1985 Heuer 980.115N Diver, w/Original Tropic Strap & Buckle
DIAL: Spectacular full lume Heuer-signed dial, with black "mercedes" hands; date at 3 o’clock position functions as designed. Dial and hand lume - including bezel pip - glows strongly.
BEZEL: Unidirectional bezel,; bezel insert remains in excellent condition,and ratchets w/a satisfying click. Inlaid “pip” remains, and in great condition.
CASE: Stainless-steel case measures 32mm (w/o crown, 36mm with) x 39mm; matching signed caseback.
CRYSTAL: Sapphire crystal, no scratches or blemishes.
BAND: This Heuer comes on its original 16mm rubber Heuer Tropic strap, with original Heuer-signed buckle, a relative raity. It also includes a light brown leather strap.
MOVEMENT: Heuer-signed ETA 955.114 quartz movement. We have performed a full service on this watch.
CROWN: Heuer-signed stainless-steel crown.