This Link Automatic (ref. WJF2113) is a limited edition piece from a period of TAG Heuer's partnership with Tiger Woods. The watch is defined by its highly recognizable "S-shape" bracelet and a distinct grey guilloché dial bearing Woods's signature. Internally, it is powered by a COSC-certified Calibre 7, based on the proven ETA 2892-A2 automatic movement. Produced in a reported series of 5,500 units, it was a benchmark for sports-luxury marketing in its time.
From its founding in 1860, Heuer established a reputation for precision built on foundational innovations. Edouard Heuer's 1887 patent for the oscillating pinion remains a critical component in modern chronographs, while the 1916 "Mikrograph," the first stopwatch capable of measuring 1/100th of a second, secured the brand's role as an official Olympic timekeeper. This early focus on accuracy naturally led to a deep-seated connection with motorsports, where the brand's dashboard timers became essential equipment for rally drivers, laying the groundwork for an identity forged on the racetrack.
The brand's ties with racing was immortalized in the 1960s with a trio of legendary chronographs: the Carrera, Autavia, and the avant-garde Monaco. The Monaco, with its distinctive square case, became an icon on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans and was one of the first watches to house the groundbreaking Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement. After its acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the brand solidified its legendary status through a decades-long partnership with Formula 1.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Light Visible Wear Production: 2005 Contents: Full-set Genre: Everyday Sports Watch
Size: 39mm Thickness: approx. 10.5mm Lug Width: approx. 20mm
Case: Stainless steel, fine-brushed/satin finish, light visible wear Bezel: Stainless steel, dome bezel, mirrored finish, light visible wear Dial: Grey guilloche dial, applied faceted indices, "Tiger Woods" signature Hands: Steel, baton hands hands, lumed
Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down crown, light visible wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, light visible wear Bracelet: Stainless steel, "Link" bracelet, light visible wear Caseback: Solid stainless steel, screw caseback, "Tiger Woods" signature, light visible wear Movement: Automatic Caliber: Caliber 7