Stumbled upon this watch

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I went down the drawer of my father and found this piece.
I have had serviced , new glass and bought an origal Heuer wristband online.
What is the value of this watch?
And also there is no serial nr on the back but i am sure its no knock-off.
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Not 100% on this one. Here is what I would expect the watch to look like (ignoring the bracelet that you've added)
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I wonder if the dial has been retouched? Look at the "12" at 12 o'clock and the style of hour markers used
 
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Looks like it has been build up out of several parts, the dial and hands are from a 256.006, see here from Calibre11's Catalog section Catalogue 1985/86:
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But case and bezel are from a 274.006, and the bracelet is from a later model 2000.
Value? Sentimental, but I would insure it for US500,-
 
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Looks like it has been build up out of several parts, the dial and hands are from a 256.006, see here from Calibre11's Catalog section Catalogue 1985/86:
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But case and bezel are from a 274.006, and the bracelet is from a later model 2000.
Value? Sentimental, but I would insure it for US500,-
Absolutely right- great spot @automobilia42
 
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So it must be a build up watch then.
Will do some more research on this one.

Although who would rebuild these watches?
Is it not possible that it is a model that is just not in the catalouge.

Thanks guys
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Absolutely right- great spot @automobilia42
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Had the guts to open my Heuer to take a look under the hood so to speak. ETA 555.112 , 7 Jewels.
 
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Had the guts to open my Heuer to take a look under the hood so to speak. ETA 555.112 , 7 Jewels.

That's the right movement. Yes, think that it's as simple as a changed dial. Could have been water damage to the original, could have just been a collector who wanted to swap dials.

The most unlikely scenario is that TAG Heuer did make this model as you have it- can't recall having seen one before and there is nothing in the catalogs. What is the case number stamped on the back?
 
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That's the right movement. Yes, think that it's as simple as a changed dial. Could have been water damage to the original, could have just been a collector who wanted to swap dials.

The most unlikely scenario is that TAG Heuer did make this model as you have it- can't recall having seen one before and there is nothing in the catalogs. What is the case number stamped on the back?
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This is the backcase that in on right now, i think you are right that this watch is been taken apart by some collector.
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This is the backcase that in on right now, i think you are spot on that this watch is been taken apart by some collector or is been replaced by the official Tag Heuer dealer.

Think so. I'd agree with @automobilia42 that the watch began life as a 274.006

Either way, looks good to me 😉
 
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