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If the standard TAG Heuer 2000 was the gateway drug for a generation of watch lovers, then the chronograph version was the hard stuff. This was the one you saw in magazine ads and on the wrists of racing drivers; it was bigger, bolder, and packed with the technical punch of a stopwatch function. Let’s face it, this was the watch you really wanted in the 1990s. It’s an unapologetically cool and capable tool watch that perfectly defines its era.
Building on the legendary success of the 2000 series, the chronograph took the famous “Six Features” platform and layered on TAG Heuer’s rich motorsport heritage. The result was a watch that felt equally at home on a dive boat or in the pit lane. One of the most unique elements of this Reference CN1110 is the bezel, which cleverly combines a traditional 60-minute dive timer with an engraved tachymeter scale—a fantastic and functional nod to the brand’s dual mastery of sea and speed.
This example from the early 2000s is a brilliant representation of this iconic line. The 40mm stainless steel case has a fantastic presence on the wrist, with screw-down pushers and a protected crown that leave no doubt about its tool-watch intentions. The matte black dial features the classic tri-compax layout, with registers for running seconds, minutes, and hours, all balanced by a neatly integrated date window at 4 o’clock. Powering it all is a workhorse Swiss quartz chronograph movement—a high-tech marvel of its day that offers superb accuracy and grab-and-go convenience.
This piece has clearly been enjoyed, and in our book, that’s a good thing. The case and bracelet show honest wear, marks of adventures had and a life lived outside of a safe. It’s a testament to the watch’s robust build quality. The essential elements, however, remain fantastic: the dial and handset are crisp and clean, and the bezel is sharp and fully functional. This is a survivor, built for action and ready for more.
