Heuer Professionel Diver 844-1
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1979
This Heuer Professionel Diver, reference 844-1, was introduced in 1979 and marks an early entry by the brand into the market for dedicated underwater tool watches.
Due to the company's historical focus on racing chronographs, this model was produced using a 42mm "Monnin" case sourced externally, a common approach during this period of transition. The watch features a matte black dial with tritium-based hour markers that exhibit uniform patina, accompanied by cathedral-style hands. A date display is positioned at the 3 o'clock mark. The external rotating bezel is paired with an unsigned crown sheltered by integrated crown guards.
It is fitted with a black rubber strap in a tropical style, secured by a stainless steel pin buckle. , though no specific information regarding its movement caliber or maintenance history is provided by the source.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Maker
- Heuer
- Origin
- France
- Case Type
- Monnin
- Reference
- 844-1
- Dial Color
- Matte black
- Case Diameter
- 42mm
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Heuer
- Year of Introduction
- 1979
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial with 3 o'clock date window • 42mm stainless steel Monnin case • Cathedral-style hands with aged luminous material • Unsigned crown with integrated guards
- Design and Case Construction
- The timepiece features a 42mm stainless steel case identified by the source as a "Monnin" construction. This design incorporates a rotating diver's bezel and integrated crown guards to protect the unsigned winding crown. The use of this specific case style is associated with Heuer's transition into the production of tool watches for underwater use, reflecting the outsourcing strategy employed by the brand during this phase. The aesthetic of the watch is defined by a matte black dial, which features tritium-based indices displaying uniform patina. The hour and minute hands are designed in a cathedral style, featuring matching aged luminous material. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position on the dial. The overall presentation is completed by a black rubber strap featuring a tropical-style perforation pattern and a stainless steel pin buckle.
- Condition and Technical Status
- The source reports that the tritium-based hour markers and the cathedral hands display a natural and consistent patina, indicating a degree of preservation in its original aesthetic state. The watch is currently paired with a black tropical-style rubber strap and a stainless steel pin buckle. While the physical appearance of the timepiece is described as preserved, there is no information available regarding the movement caliber utilized inside the case. Furthermore, the source explicitly states that there is no record of the watch's technical service history, leaving its internal mechanical condition unverified.
- Provenance and Historical Context
- Introduced in 1979, the reference 844-1 represents a departure from Heuer’s traditional focus on racing chronographs. As the brand entered the diver's watch market, it relied on external suppliers for key components, including the case and movement, as it lacked internal expertise in specialized maritime timekeeping. This model is recognized as one of the earlier attempts by the brand to establish a presence in the professional diver's watch category. The inclusion of the word "Professionel" on the dial is noted by the source as an indicator of its French manufacture, highlighting the collaborative production methods employed during this transitional period in the company's history.
Identification
- Reference
- 844-1
- 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 caliber details not specified in source
- Research required: Maintenance history is unverified