The Calibre 1969 is TAG Heuer’s first movement totally built in-house, based on the design of the Calibre 1887 chronograph watch movement, but with a vertical-clutch system, 28,800 vph (4 Hz); max 80 hours power reserve and a difference in time adjustment, after 24 hours, of -4 to +6 seconds.

All TAG Heuer automatic movements are made in Switzerland and must meet extremely strict criteria for precision before they make it into a watch at your wrist. Their high frequency ensures excellent mechanical precision.

DESCRIPTION

TAG Heuer Calibre 1969, Swiss Made. Automatic calibre.

Diameter: 29.3 mm (13 ”), 6.5 mm thickness – 33 rubies. Rapid date correction.

PERFORMANCE

Balance frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz).

Power reserve: about 70/80 hours, about 60 hours when the chronograph is engaging.

DISPLAY

Hours — minutes — small seconds at 6 o’clock.

Chronograph minutes at 3 o’clock and chronograph hours at 9 o’clock. Central chronograph seconds.

DECORATION

Oscillating mass: “Côtes de Genève”, engraved “TAG Heuer — Cal. 1969 — Swiss Made”.

The movement is new and working but it was never tested for precision. As for any other vintage or unused movement, a basic revision is recommended.

The article is for sale AS IS – any other parts that are not visible in the photos or mentioned in the description, are considered as not included with this article.

All the movements in our offers are original service or replacement parts meant to be used by professionals for watch servicing. The movements are handled and stored in different boxes or containers, operations that may affect their accuracy. These movements are supposed to be cleaned, oiled, timed or adjusted by a professional before fully corresponding to the manufacturer specifications.