Considering purchasing a 2000 quartz chronograph

akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
Hello fellow TAG Heuer enthusiasts! I'm considering purchasing a 2000 quartz chronograph (e.g. CK 1110, CK 1112) to match my 3-hand 2000. I'm feeling paranoid about potential hyper-fakes. We are well aware of fake F1s and Aquaracers for sure! I would only buy a F1 or Aquaracer from an AD or certified pre-owned. Price range I'm considering is $700 - $1100 Cdn for a 2000 quartz chronograph in good condition.

My question is....are any of you familiar with, or heard of, hyper-fake 2000's from the mid to late 90s? All of the fake 2000s I've seen are very obvious. I'm very familiar with the model numbers, functions, and overall look of the 2000 series. I also understand that movement in a 2000 quartz chronograph from the mid to late 90s era should be an ETA 251.262. Is there anything else I should be aware of? I know - buy the seller. Always the first rule!

I could post some posts from Chrono24 or E-bay, but I'll resist that for now.

I hope everyone here is doing well! All the best!

Edit: I found this post to be both enlightening and frightening!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/buyer-beware-new-wave-of-hyper-fakes-amongst-pre-owned-tags-from-ebay.173467/ Cover Image
Thread 'BUYER BEWARE : new wave of "hyper-fakes" amongst pre-owned TAGs from eBay.' ·
As I was in the market for a cheap but resilient quartz beater (budget cap EUR600), I thought of Traser and Luminox. But then, I remembered that this is about what 2005-2009 pre-owned F1s goes...
Chrisred71 ·
 
akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
Well, after much consideration and research I finally purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 chronograph! I ended up with a CK1112 and it arrived today. The watch is in near-mint condition! Everything checks out, including the bracelet (BA0328) and endlinks (3058). I made an educated guess on the bracelet and it fits perfect!

As I've stated previously, I haven't seen any hyper-fakes of the 2000 series. However, I will take it to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre for a new battery and water test. The bottom endlink may need a bit of adjusting, but it's not too bad.

Overall, it looks fantastic and all of the functions work. I like the chronograph reset as the hands reset to zero. In this particular shot, I ran the chronograph for exactly 3 min, 40.3 sec.
IMG_9320.webp
 
Mspeedster
Posts
9,418
Likes
19,285
akong71 akong71
Well, after much consideration and research I finally purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 chronograph! I ended up with a CK1112 and it arrived today. The watch is in near-mint condition! Everything checks out, including the bracelet (BA0328) and endlinks (3058). I made an educated guess on the bracelet and it fits perfect!

As I've stated previously, I haven't seen any hyper-fakes of the 2000 series. However, I will take it to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre for a new battery and water test. The bottom endlink may need a bit of adjusting, but it's not too bad.

Overall, it looks fantastic and all of the functions work. I like the chronograph reset as the hands reset to zero. In this particular shot, I ran the chronograph for exactly 3 min, 40.3 sec.
IMG_9320.webp
Congrats! Great looking watch, love the blue panda dial!
 
akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
Mspeedster Mspeedster
Congrats! Great looking watch, love the blue panda dial!
Thanks so much! Yes, the panda dial on these chronographs is what really drew me to them.
 
akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
Jim Dollares Jim Dollares
Looks killer bro!!
Thank-you sir! Since the subdials are silver, could that qualify this watch for the silver dials thread? 😂
 
Jim Dollares
Posts
10,779
Likes
15,066
akong71 akong71
Thank-you sir! Since the subdials are silver, could that qualify this watch for the silver dials thread? 😂
LOL lets not have people believe that a blue dial watch would be a ticket to silver dial heaven
 
Anthony.
Posts
3,082
Likes
9,929
akong71 akong71
Well, after much consideration and research I finally purchased a TAG Heuer 2000 chronograph! I ended up with a CK1112 and it arrived today. The watch is in near-mint condition! Everything checks out, including the bracelet (BA0328) and endlinks (3058). I made an educated guess on the bracelet and it fits perfect!

As I've stated previously, I haven't seen any hyper-fakes of the 2000 series. However, I will take it to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre for a new battery and water test. The bottom endlink may need a bit of adjusting, but it's not too bad.

Overall, it looks fantastic and all of the functions work. I like the chronograph reset as the hands reset to zero. In this particular shot, I ran the chronograph for exactly 3 min, 40.3 sec.
IMG_9320.webp
Congratulations....this looks amazing.
These 90's Watches are gaining in popularity. Love seeing them on the wrist.
 
mattp
Posts
907
Likes
2,906
Jim Dollares Jim Dollares
LOL lets not have people believe that a blue dial watch would be a ticket to silver dial heaven
maybe soon I'll be ‘knocking on (silver) heaven’s door’ as well. I just need a little patience.. 😉🤟🔫🥀
 
Jemagloh
Posts
2,162
Likes
8,294
mattp mattp
maybe soon I'll be ‘knocking on (silver) heaven’s door’ as well. I just need a little patience.. 😉🤟🔫🥀
I see what you did there! 🎩
 
mattp
Posts
907
Likes
2,906
Jemagloh Jemagloh
I see what you did there! 🎩
I will join this club soon. I am a bit afraid of the selection committee. Apparently it consists of one person who prefers to adore his silver watch in the water. Rather obscure? Can I keep my swimming trunks on?😅
 
Aquagraph
Posts
23,591
Likes
34,127
Anthony. Anthony.
Congratulations....this looks amazing.
These 90's Watches are gaining in popularity. Love seeing them on the wrist.
Everything I sold goes up in value.... 😡
 
akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
I took the watch to my local TAG Heuer Service Centre today for a new battery and water pressure test. I asked them to also inspect the watch and movement for any red flags. They did discover that a "cell strap" that holds the battery in place was missing, but they were able to replace it at a nominal price. They also advised that a few screws in the movement needed tightening. Other than that, they advised the watch is in great condition for its age, and the watch now has a new battery and a successful water pressure test. They also replaced one of the spring bars so now the bottom endlink is flush with the case.
 
Aquagraph
Posts
23,591
Likes
34,127
Screenshot 2025-05-25 091259.webp

This is a 'cell strap' on an S/EL, I imagine it will be the same as it will be a similar movement. They are a bit fiddly to work around, you have to loosen one screw (the lower one in this pic) and then turn the strap out of the way to get at the battery. If the other one is loose it can come off and then getting it back on is fun. Later these were replaced with 'battery springs' which just sit on top and press against the caseback - easier to use, but more likely to get lost.
 
akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
Cheers @Aquagraph! Thanks for the info and photo. I recently watched a video of guy changing the battery on a quartz 2000 chronograph, and he had difficulty handing the cell strap, and even dropped one of the screws into the movement! So yes, looks like this is a bit of a fiddly job as you stated.
 
akong71
Posts
342
Likes
538
My 2000 chronograph next to my classic 2000. When TAG Heuer changed the model codes, the WE/CE series was the first code for the 2000 series I believe. For example, the 962.006 became the WE1110. The WK/CK series was introduced in 1995. I'm not sure which version I like better. I think prefer the diamond marker at 12 o'clock on the WE series. The links on the bracelet for the WE series are slimmer, whereas the WK series bracelet and clasp play homage to the Submariner. Love both watches!

IMG_9405.webp IMG_9411.webp
 
Sign up or log in to reply...