TAG Heuer Pilot 1/10 Chronograph
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1990s
Maker / issuer
TAG HeuerThis TAG Heuer Pilot 1/10 Chronograph, reference 530.086K, is a stainless steel quartz-powered wristwatch for men or unisex wear. The watch features a white dial equipped with luminescent applied hour markers and corresponding luminescent hands, designed for visibility.
The chronograph system includes three sub-dials for seconds, hours, and minutes, alongside a 1/10th second function indicated by a specific central hand. A date calendar window is positioned at 4 o'clock. The watch is housed in a 42 mm steel case with a bidirectional rotating bezel, featuring nautical and land mile scales. A fluted crown at 3 o'clock is flanked by double gaskets, and the watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal.
The auction description notes that the watch is in running condition, while also indicating that it shows signs of wear and that the purchaser is responsible for any necessary future servicing.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Crown
- Fluted
- Maker
- TAG Heuer
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Nautical and land mile scale
- Reference
- 530.086K
- Case Diameter
- 42 mm
- Movement Type
- Quartz
- Maker / attribution
- TAG Heuer
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is constructed in steel with a case diameter of 42 mm. The white-colored dial is configured with luminescent applied hour markers and matching luminescent hands, intended to provide readability. The dial layout includes three distinct sub-dials dedicated to measuring chronograph seconds, hours, and minutes, alongside an auxiliary window for the date calendar located at the 4 o'clock position. A bidirectional rotating bezel encircles the crystal, which is composed of sapphire. The external profile of the case includes a fluted crown at the 3 o'clock position, which is protected by double gaskets to support water resistance, and a double-pusher arrangement for the chronograph functions.
- Visible features
- • Bidirectional rotating bezel with nautical and land mile scales • Three blue sub-dials on a white dial • Date window at the 4 o'clock position • Fluted crown with guard structure
- Condition and Attribution
- The item is identified as a TAG Heuer Pilot 1/10 Chronograph. The source material notes that the object shows wear, though it does not provide an itemized report of specific marks or damages. The photographs provided are stated to be original and are considered an integral part of the cataloguing for the lot. All servicing, battery replacements, or maintenance beyond the current running state are the responsibility of the eventual purchaser.
- Movement and Functionality
- The watch operates using a quartz movement. The "1/10" designation refers to the chronograph's capacity to measure time intervals with an accuracy of one-tenth of a second. This measurement is achieved via a dedicated 1/10th chronograph hand, which works in conjunction with a central chronograph hand to track elapsed time. However, the documentation notes that collector's watches often have complex mechanisms, and the purchaser assumes responsibility for any future adjustments, general services, or repairs required.
Identification
- Reference
- 530.086K
- Lot Number
- 119
- 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 longevity and accuracy not guaranteed
- Research required: Overall wear condition not explicitly itemized beyond general statement