How to Spot a Fake TAG Heuer 1000

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Makes me wonder if well-made modern fakes of other vintage TAG models (2000, 3000, 4000, S/EL, 6000 etc.) are currently being produced
I can see no reason as to why they would not be?

Rob鈥檚 reflection about the very suspicious sudden increase of 1000鈥檚 for sale on ebay in the last years seems to have been correct
 
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I wonder if mine was fake LOL馃槀 It had a shady back story of original owner not wearing it hence the good condition.

(I dont miss this one at all, build quality was shit and it felt like it could break at any time)

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I can see no reason as to why they would not be?

Rob鈥檚 reflection about the very suspicious sudden increase of 1000鈥檚 for sale on ebay in the last years seems to have been correct
Yes, we suspected this was the case for the 1000, especially with the rarer colors like the red dial.

Wouldn't be surprised if fakes of other vintage models are being produced with modern methods as well. But if so, they seem to be flying under the radar, as we've not spotted the trend.
 
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Thank you for sharing! Tried my best to write it up, I found out it's not that easy to write a decent article 馃槤

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But if so, they seem to be flying under the radar
Indeed have not spotted any others, so let's hope it stays to the 1000 series.
 
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I found this post to be quite enlightening. I did suspect that something was off with the 1000 series with such a recent high supply of mint condition watches in various colours.

This is a bit concerning though as the fakes from that era were terrible and easy to spot. These new fakes are very good.

I did recently purchase a 2000 chronograph, but I did lots of research and couldn鈥檛 find any evidence of fakes. Frankenwatches, yes. I鈥檓 hoping the people producing these high quality fakes haven鈥檛 started producing other vintage series like the 2000, 4000, 6000, and S/EL, etc.

For my particular watch, everything seems to check out. The model number is definitely stamped (not laser etched), the lume is tritium that doesn鈥檛 glow anymore, and all the parts (e.g. end links) check out. I also had the watched checked by my local TAG Heuer Service Centre. Can鈥檛 be too careful these days.
 
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The only thing is.... you remember that guy came here with an obvious 'orange/red' dial 1000 and we all told him it was fake. He sent it to TAG Heuer and they said it was real. So. I mean.... yeah. Unless he was trying to discredit our fake busting abilities?
 
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The only thing is.... you remember that guy came here with an obvious 'orange/red' dial 1000 and we all told him it was fake. He sent it to TAG Heuer and they said it was real. So. I mean.... yeah. Unless he was trying to discredit our fake busting abilities?
Fair point. I would have thought a TAG Heuer Service Centre could tell the difference but I guess you never know.

My local Service Centre advised that they do see fakes from time to time.
 
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He sent it to TAG Heuer and they said it was real.
They are pretty terrible when it comes to these. Since none of the parts are really different to the original there's nothing for them to tell it's an aftermarket production. The standard ETA movement they don't even look at. The bracelet and endlinks they have no knowledge of. Other parts like crown or dial look and feel pretty real. I wonder if they would spot the 980.113.
 
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