{"product_id":"tag-heuer-bumblebee","title":"Tag heuer bumblebee","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1gwpaqs\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"110\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph CA1213 \"Bumblebee\" | 1997 Full Set | Mappin \u0026amp; Webb | Collector's Example\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eSome watches tell the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eSome take you straight back to the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eThis is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eTAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph CA1213\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known by collectors as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\"Bumblebee\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, has quietly become one of the most desirable vintage TAG Heuer models on the market. That unmistakable bright yellow dial, the black bezel, the bold chronograph layout... they simply don't make watches like this anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eAnd finding one like this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eThat's the difficult part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eThis watch is offered as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"631\"\u003ecomplete Full Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2mo43d\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eOriginal TAG Heuer Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xua0oh\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eOriginal Warranty Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xue2s6\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eOriginal Booklets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"127nk60\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eOriginal Stainless Steel Bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"871\"\u003eEven better, the warranty card is dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e12th December 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e and stamped by \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb, Knightsbridge, London\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eFor those who know, Mappin \u0026amp; Webb isn't just another jeweller. It's one of Britain's most historic luxury retailers, supplying fine watches and jewellery for generations. Little details like this are exactly what serious collectors love to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"181m4rv\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eDo your research...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eAt the time of listing, comparable CA1213 examples are being offered on the secondary market from around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e€1,400\u003c\/strong\u003e for watch-only pieces to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003ewell over €2,100\u003c\/strong\u003e for exceptional or New Old Stock examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eComplete examples with their original box, warranty card and accessories are becoming increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eThis isn't just another Formula 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eIt's the sort of watch that disappears into collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eHonestly... it's a beautiful watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eThe case presents exceptionally well, the original brushed finish looks fantastic, the bezel has aged exactly as you'd hope, and the yellow dial absolutely steals the show. The colours are still vibrant nearly 30 years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eThe bracelet is also in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eThe only point worth mentioning is that it is currently slightly short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eExtra original bracelet links have already been ordered\u003c\/strong\u003e and are currently on their way from overseas. They will be supplied \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003ecompletely free of charge\u003c\/strong\u003e to the winning bidder as soon as they arrive (estimated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eThe clasp shows a few light surface marks from normal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003eIf the winning bidder would like the clasp refinished, I'm happy to have it \u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eprofessionally re-brushed free of charge\u003c\/strong\u003e. My watchmaker is currently on holiday and returns in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003emid-August\u003c\/strong\u003e. Simply send the watch back whenever convenient, and I'll have it completed and returned the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eThat's the sort of after-sales service I believe in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v2wevu\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eReference: CA1213\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lzryzf\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eYear: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eg1vdl\" data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eFull Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qnhn52\" data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eOriginal Yellow \"Bumblebee\" Dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"io8bt\" data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003eQuartz Chronograph Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18erjcx\" data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e200m Water Resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1puq57l\" data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eStainless Steel Bracelet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w32d1o\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003eOriginal TAG Heuer Warranty Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rp86ph\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eOriginally supplied by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eMappin \u0026amp; Webb, Knightsbridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"About Time St Albans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57350529548663,"sku":null,"price":918.62,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/2924\/5047\/files\/8A4FE33F-D33A-407E-8AD0-4AC430946C1F.png?v=1785785422","url":"https:\/\/abouttimestalbans.co.uk\/products\/tag-heuer-bumblebee","provider":"About Time St Albans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}