Heuer 2000 Professional

The Missing Link DESCRIPTION As watch collectors, we often talk about the transitionary period for watchmakers that distinctly differentiate vintage models from Neo-vintage and modern watches. Commonly this change begins sometime in the 80's. Whether it be the introduction of new luminescent material, dial materials, movement calibers, there's always a way to tell apart vintage models from their more modern counterparts. None are more apparent and easy to differentiate than Heuer and TAG Heuer models. I mean, the difference is obvious, right? It's written right there on the dial and the change happened at 1985, a time when modern materials and production techniques started being used. Well, you'd be almost right. In 1979, Heuer was going through a tough time, the innovation of Quartz technology with its precision accuracy and affordable pricing was leaving Heuer's mechanical racing chronograph's in the dust. Jack Heuer, The president of Heuer at the time, saw an opportunity to introduc