The TAG Heuer 6000 series from the 1990s era was supposed to be a premium offering from a then struggling TAG Heuer. As far as the premium offering, I really didn’t think so, the style of the 6000 series was not really to my tastes.

As the range progressed, the 4000 series was added with the S/el the premium timepiece until surpassed by the 6000 series. The six feature philosophy of TAG Heuer meant the range was similar in design and styling, this was a problem. The TAG Heuer of the 1990s lacked a diverse style as a point of difference between ranges.

The S/el, 1500 series, Formula 1 and 4000 series allowed the TAG Heuer finances to somewhat stabalise after a very tumultuous 1980s. The 6000 series was manufactured with precious metals including 18k yellow gold, white gold, and platinum for a premium product. I am not a fan of the bracelet, I really don’t much like the link design but what I do find interesting is the TAG Heuer name at the lower lug area. 

Jorg Hysek was contracted to design the 6000 series, a couple of years later he was contacted again to design the Kirium. Whilst I am not a fan of the bezel, I have seen this design replicated in other timepieces so I appreciate this is a popular design. The Mercedes hour hand is retained, the minute hand is baton with a lollypop second hand. The dial has applied index markers and the chapter ring has printed minute markers. 

During this time, TAG Heuer was designing their timepieces utilising the six features of water resistant to 200 metres, screw-in crown, double safety clasp, unidirectional bezel, sapphire crystal and luminous markers. The six features were to differentiate TAG Heuer as a sports watch manufacturer, whilst this made all TAG Heuer watches somewhat similar, it did achieve its goals in a difficult period for not only TAG Heuer but all Swiss watch manufacturers.