Heuer 2000 Quartz Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980s
The Heuer 2000 Quartz Chronograph is a sports watch produced during the 1980s, representing the brand's pivot toward quartz technology. The watch features a 38mm bead-blasted stainless steel case with a matching integrated bracelet, crown, and chronograph pushers.
Its dial is black with contrasting silver registers and luminous arrowhead hour markers. Functionally, it includes a unidirectional timing bezel and is rated to 200 meters of water resistance. The watch is powered by the Heuer Calibre 185, a movement that combines a quartz base with a Dubois-Dépraz 2000 chronograph module.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1980s
- Type
- Chronograph wristwatch
- Maker
- Heuer
- Series
- 2000 Series
- Movement
- Heuer Calibre 185
- Dial details
- Luminous arrowhead markers
- Case diameter
- 38mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Water resistance
- 200 meters
- Chronograph module
- Dubois-Dépraz 2000
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
Design
- Visible features
- • Integrated stainless steel link bracelet • Black unidirectional rotating timing bezel • Three-register dial layout with silver sub-dials • Luminous arrowhead hour markers
- Context and History
- The 2000 Series was developed during the 1980s as a response to the Quartz Crisis, acting as a period of reinvention for the Heuer brand. The series was designed as a collection of purpose-built sports watches, marking a departure from the earlier racing-focused collections such as the Carrera and Autavia. These models were produced specifically by Heuer prior to the company's transition and subsequent merger into TAG Heuer. As such, these "Heuer-only" examples are viewed by collectors as a distinct chapter in the brand's industrial evolution, reflecting the aesthetic standards of the 1980s.
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in a 38mm bead-blasted stainless steel case, which also incorporates matching pushers, a crown, and an integrated steel bracelet. The overall aesthetic is utilitarian in nature, designed for professional use. A unidirectional timing bezel in black surrounds the dial, which features luminous arrowhead markers and three silver-colored chronograph registers. The dial layout is utilitarian, including an oversized date display positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The handset is bold, facilitating legibility in various lighting conditions. These design choices define the functional, no-nonsense approach intended for the 2000 Series during the 1980s.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece utilizes the Heuer Calibre 185, also referred to as the "Super Quartz" movement. This calibre is a hybrid construction that integrates a high-accuracy quartz base with the Dubois-Dépraz 2000 chronograph module. This configuration was selected to provide reliability and responsiveness in chronograph operations. Beyond its timekeeping and timing capabilities, the watch is engineered for sporting applications with a 200-meter water resistance rating. This feature supports the watch's positioning as a professional dive chronograph of the era, balancing electronic quartz precision with mechanical chronograph functionality.
Identification
- Reference
- AS12574
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement performance not independently verified
- Research required: Exact production year within the 1980s is unspecified