TAG Heuer 1000 Series 980.613N – The Diver That Kept TAG Heuer Afloat

In the late 1970s and early 80s, Swiss watchmaking was on the ropes. Quartz technology had rewritten the rules, and traditional brands were fading fast. TAG Heuer — still just Heuer at the time — needed a lifeline. They found it in the 1000 Series.

This reference, the 980.613N, is part of the family that quite literally saved the brand. A tough, reliable dive watch built for the new era, it embraced quartz accuracy without abandoning Heuer’s core DNA of sport and function.

With its 38mm stainless steel case, rotating blue bezel, and striking sunburst blue dial, the 980.613N feels timeless — rugged yet refined, simple yet distinctive. The luminous hands and markers, screw-down crown, and 200m water resistance weren’t just for show — this was a watch made to be used, trusted, and worn hard.

Behind the style is a deeper story: the 1000 Series sold in huge numbers, particularly in the U.S. and Japan, becoming a cornerstone for the brand and helping carry Heuer through one of the most difficult chapters in its history.

Contents: Watch only 

Movement: Quartz 

Case size: 38mm

With crown:41mm

Wrist circumference: 19.5cm

Warranty: 1 Year

Condition: 8/10