Heuer Professional 200m Diver Jumbo 42mm Vintage Monnin Rare Professional 200m Diver 980.006
Basic Info
Listing code : N3QHT5
Brand : Heuer
Reference number : 980.006
Movement : Quartz
Case material : Steel
Bracelet material : Steel
Year of production : 1980 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Good)
Most Recent Servicing : November 7, 2024
Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : United States of America, Virginia
Price : 1,535 [Negotiable
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Quartz
Case
Case material : Steel
Case diameter : 42 mm
Dial : Black
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Steel
Bracelet color : Silver
Heuer 980.006 – A Classic 1980s Dive Watch Fully Serviced
The Heuer 980.006 is a quintessential dive watch from the late 1970s to early 1980s, part of the brand’s 1000 Series—a collection that helped solidify Heuer’s place in the world of professional diving watches. This model, with its rugged design, robust construction, and practical features, became a favorite among divers and watch enthusiasts alike.
Case and Build
The Heuer 980.006 is a 42mm stainless steel dive watch, making it one of the larger models in the 1000 Series. It features a monocoque (one-piece) case design, meaning the case is a single solid structure without a removable case back. Instead, the movement is accessed from the front, which enhances water resistance.
Material: Brushed stainless steel
Diameter: 42mm (excluding crown)
Thickness: Approximately 10mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Crystal: Mineral glass (some later versions may have been fitted with sapphire)
Water Resistance: Originally rated to 200 meters (660 feet)
The watch includes a screw-down crown and a unidirectional rotating bezel, both essential for a serious dive watch. The bezel is black with a 60-minute scale, featuring numerals at 10-minute intervals and a luminous pip at the 12 o’clock position for visibility underwater.
Dial and Hands
The 980.006 features an all-black dial, which contrasts sharply with the luminous hands and indices, ensuring excellent legibility even in low-light conditions.
Dial Color: Matte black
Hour Markers: Luminous round and rectangular indices
Hands: Mercedes-style hands with luminous coating
Second Hand: Lollipop-style, also luminous
Date Window: Located at 3 o’clock, framed in white for better readability
This model is highly functional and designed for professional diving, meaning the lume was originally very strong, providing long-lasting glow for underwater readability.
Movement
The Heuer 980.006 was available in both quartz and automatic versions, but the quartz version was far more common.
Quartz Version
Movement: ESA (ETA) 536.121 Quartz
Battery Life: Approx. 3-5 years
Accuracy: Highly precise, typical of quartz movements
Automatic Version (Less common – Ref. 980.006 Automatic)
Movement: ETA 2872 Automatic
Power Reserve: Around 40 hours
Functionality: Standard three-hand with date
The quartz version was preferred by professional divers due to its reliability, lower maintenance, and resistance to shocks and pressure changes.
Bracelet & Strap Options
The 980.006 was originally fitted with a stainless steel "jubilee-style" bracelet or a rubber dive strap. The bracelet featured a folding clasp with a diver’s extension, allowing it to be worn over a wetsuit.
Lug Width: 20mm, meaning it can accommodate a wide range of modern strap options
Original Bracelet: Jubilee-style, stainless steel
Alternative Strap: Black Tropic-style rubber strap for a vintage diving aesthetic
Historical Significance
The Heuer 1000 Series, including the 980.006, played a pivotal role in the brand’s transition into the modern dive watch era. These models were among the last watches released under the Heuer name before TAG Group acquired the company in 1985, leading to the formation of TAG Heuer.
Key points of significance:
One of Heuer’s last pure dive watches before the TAG merger
Popular among professional divers and military personnel
Helped Heuer compete with Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster in the 1980s
