{"product_id":"1980s-heuer-professional-diver-ref-844-3-monnin-case","title":"1980s Heuer Professional Diver (Ref. 844\/3) \"Monnin Case\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy the 1970s, Heuer had already established a formidable reputation in watchmaking, largely driven by its innovations in chronographs. While models like the Carrera and Autavia offered water resistance, the brand didn’t fully commit to a purpose-built dive watch until the introduction of the ref. 844, developed in collaboration with French case manufacturer Monnin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1979, the Heuer 844 set the blueprint for the brand’s professional dive watches: robust construction, highly legible dials, and reliable ETA automatic movements. Designed with function at the forefront, it was quickly adopted by both professional divers and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalling under the “1000 Series” designation, the ref. 844\/3 represents a pivotal moment in Heuer’s evolution, bridging the gap between its chronograph-focused heritage and the modern dive watch lines that would follow, including the 1500 and 2000 Series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eHURPRDV8443\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTAG Heuer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional Diver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e844\/3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e030XX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeuer Jubilee-Style Bracelet W\/ Flip-Lock Clasp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe robust M.R.P S.A. case is in impressive, lightly-worn condition, retaining the original factory chamfers and geometry with no notable evidence of prior polishing. The original unidirectional bezel exhibits a subtle, yet charming fade and retains its tritium pearl, while showing only nominal signs of use. The unsigned screw-down crown is original and correct for this watch. The case back retains all of its original factory markings in crisp condition. The watch comes on its original Heuer Jubilee-style bracelet with a flip-lock clasp; the bracelet retains 13 links that do show normal stretch and will fit up to a 7.5-inch wrist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original matte black dial remains in virtually flawless condition, showing no damage or visible age. The tritium lume plots have achieved a beautiful creamy patina and exhibit no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands have aged a few shades darker than the dial and feature some minor cracking in the minute and hour hand when inspected under UV light, though they remain stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly, backed by our 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heuer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44960613990509,"sku":"HURPRDV8443","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img042867copy_410b0a01-443f-43a4-afa5-67b0986404f9.jpg?v=1775069049","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1980s-heuer-professional-diver-ref-844-3-monnin-case","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}