Heuer
Professional Vintage Diver 1000 Jumbo 980.006 on new black leather band just serviced
Basic Info
Listing code : Q70EI5
Brand : Heuer
Reference number : 980.006
Movement : Quartz
Case material : Steel
Bracelet material : Leather
Year of production : 1983 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Good)
Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Netherlands
Price : 1,499
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Quartz
Caliber/movement : ESA/ ETA
Case
Case material : Steel
Case diameter : 42 mm
Dial : Black
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Leather
Bracelet color : Black
Lug width : 20 mm
Clasp : Buckle
Clasp material : Steel
Heuer 1000 Jumbo model 980.006.
The watch has just been serviced, rear o-ring, and a fresh new battery has been installed .It was professionally cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaner and build back up afterwards, worth 69 euro.
Watch has a nice clicking bezel.The lume is still intact, see the pictures.Water rsistance has been tested as it has a Heuer screw in crown, tested at 3 BAR:Ok.
Overal this watch is in excellent condition, with only some tiny marks on the bezel ( which has been faded to blue over the years), case, and caseback-plate. New dial hands have been installed, please see also the pictures as they are mandatory telling you the condition the watch is in.
The new black leather band size is 8 inch or 20cm.
Comes complete with the used parts from the service, in a luxury rosewood box.
If you have any questions, just ask.
Some info about the Heuer 980.006 Jumbo 1000 diver watch:
The 980.006 comes from Heuer's dive watch line (before the merger with TAG Heuer)—in the early 1980s, usually around 1981–1984.
It is a "full size/jumbo" dive watch—the case is 42 mm, which was quite large for that time.
The case is made of stainless steel.
Technical Specifications
Feature Specifications / Remarks
Case diameter: 42.0 mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Dial & hands: Black, with dive bezel; Tritium lume on hands/markers (typical for the time)
Glass: Mineral crystal
Bezel: Rotating diver's bezel
Water Resistance: Officially 200 m / 20 ATM according to dial/back markings on many models
Movement: Quartz (usually ESA 536.121) in many, if not most, 980.006 versions.
Functions: Basic time + date (3-hand + date) in most versions.
Historical Context
The 980.006 is the successor to Heuer's earlier 844 series of dive watches and marks the transition to production in Switzerland.
The design of the 980/844 cases (soft, rounded lugs + characteristic crown protectors) differs significantly from later 1000 series models.
These watches were quite popular when they were released — the “full size / 42 mm” size was daring for the time And today, they are prized by vintage enthusiasts for that "tool watch" aesthetic.
Because many components, such as the original quartz movement (ESA 536.121), are no longer in production, parts or maintenance can be difficult—replacements or restorations may be necessary.
Check the condition of the crown, crystal, bezel, and case (scratches, wear, sunken bezel, or replacement of parts). Older dive watches may theoretically be waterproof, but much depends on maintenance—treat them more like a vintage watch than a modern diver.
Who should consider this watch?
The Heuer 980.006 is particularly appealing to:
Vintage enthusiasts who value history and originality (pre-TAG Heuer, "old school" diver).
Those who appreciate the "tool watch" look: robust, functional, no-nonsense dive watch from the 1980s.
Collectors looking for an entry-level vintage Heuer / early 1000 series with potential.
