I think my 'collection' actually started even before I bought my first TAG watch. I remember when I first got serious about getting myself a decent watch, I went into Goldsmiths and had a look and walked out with a 2004 catalogue. It was in that catalogue that I first clapped eyes on the Formula 1 Kirium and I knew that was the one I wanted. Of course, the catalogue wasn't priced and so it was a bit of a shock when I discovered how much the watch that I really, really wanted was!
But I saved some more until I get myself into a position to get the one I really wanted, which was a good lesson (and one that I sorely regret compromising when I bought my Grand Carrera GMT) for a new collector. Although, at the time I didn't know I was going to be a collector, I just thought I was buying one watch. And indeed for nearly ten years the Formula 1 Kirium was my only decent watch.
So obviously that catalogue has sentimental value to me, and I find it really disappointing when I compare the old catalogues to the ones from the last few years. Yes I know it's all on the internet, but the online website changes as things become discontinued, if there was a section on the website showing all the models that are no longer in production it wouldn't be so bad, but as it is these old catalogues are goldmines for collectors and enthusiasts. Imagine in twenty years if someone picks up a 2017 TAG Heuer catalogue, they'll be under the impression that there was only about 5 Carreras in the range (rather than the actual figure of 2,497).
But anyway, the purpose of this post isn't to moan about the new catalogues, it's about sharing with you guys all the things I've picked up over the years. So let's begin with the watches, since that's what this is all really about!
01. FORMULA 1 QUARTZ (383.513/1)
02. 3000 SERIES TWO TONE QUARTZ (934.206)
03. 4000 SERIES QUARTZ (WF1111-0)
04. S/EL QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH TWO TONE (CG1120)
05 6000 SERIES QUARTZ (WH1115-K)
06. 6000 SERIES QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH (CH1110.BA0675)
07. 2000 EXCLUSIVE TWO TONE QUARTZ (WN1153.BD0341)
08. MICROTIMER (CS111C.FT6003)
09. KIRIUM QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH (CL1112)
10. FORMULA 1 KIRIUM (CL111A.BA0700)
11. AQUAGRAPH (CN211A.BA0353)
05 6000 SERIES QUARTZ (WH1115-K)
06. 6000 SERIES QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH (CH1110.BA0675)
07. 2000 EXCLUSIVE TWO TONE QUARTZ (WN1153.BD0341)
08. MICROTIMER (CS111C.FT6003)
09. KIRIUM QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH (CL1112)
10. FORMULA 1 KIRIUM (CL111A.BA0700)
11. AQUAGRAPH (CN211A.BA0353)
12. GRAND CARRERA GMT CALIBRE 8 (WAV5111.BA0901)
13. AQUARACER CHRONOTIMER (CAF1010.BA0821)
14. AQUARACER CALIBRE S (CAF7013.BA0815/FT8011)
15. AQUARACER QUARTZ 500M (WAJ1111.BA0870)
16. CARRERA HEUER 01 (CAR2A1Z.FT6044)
17. The Catalog 2012-2013
18. The Catalog 2014-2015
19. The Catalog 2011-2012
20. The Catalog 2009-2010
21. The Catalog 2013-2014
22. Grand Carrera Hardback Catalogue (2008)
23. Selection Catalogue 1992/1993
24. Selection Price List 1992
25. The Catalog 1999-2000
26. The Catalog 2002-2003
27. The Catalog 2015-2016
28. 2005-2006 Catalogue.
29. 2006 Price List.
30. The Catalog 2004
31. Price List 2004
32. 2006-2007 Catalogue
33. 6000 Series Catalogue
34. The Catalog 2016-2017
35. The Catalog 2017-2018
These are not actually 'catalogues' as such, but other publications that I've managed to pick up.
36. 'Action' Paperback (2018)
37. 'Action' Paperback (2017)
38. Grand Carrera Hardback Book and Slipcase
39. Lady Link Pamphlet
40. Motorsport Booklet 2016
41. Motorsport Booklet 2015
42. The Art of Manufacturing Booklet 2014
43. Promotional Pamphlet 2001
44. Promotional Pamphlet 1992
45. TAG Heuer Factory Visitors Booklet
46. Motorsport Booklet 2018
Recently I've managed to get hold of two TAG Heuer books, Mastering Time and 150 Years. The film cover for the Mastering Time one is a bit of a mess but the book itself is fine (and I got it for next to nothing), the 150 Years one was bought still in it's shrinkwrap and is obviously in 'new' condition.
47. 150 Years Anniversary Book
48. Mastering Time Book
49. Mastering Time Supplement
So now lets take a look at some other things that I've picked up. These are mostly gifts I think, but a few of them (like the watch stand) have been purchased from eBay.
50. Drinks Container with Carabiner
51. Baseball Hat
52. Ballpoint Pen
53. Notebook
54. Watch Travel Carrier
55. Service Watch Case
56. Watch Stand
57. Heuer Scarf
58. Umbrella
59. Holdall.
These are this years and last years Christmas cards...
60. Christmas Card 2017
61. Christmas Card 2018
My TAG Heuer shades, which I took to Switzerland this year and unfortunately scratched one of the lenses. :(
62. Ayrton Senna Sunglesses
And my TAG Heuer wallet which my wife purchased from Bicester Village and gave me last Christmas.
63. Wallet
While this isn't 'official' in any way, this is quite a treasured possession as it is the photobook I made using the pictures I took when I visited the TAG Heuer factory and museum this year.
64. Museum Visit Photobook
Finally, I have a wooden block which definitely isn't 'official' and a lapel badge which probably isn't either... but still, pretty cool!
65 & 66. Wooden Block and Lapel Badge
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