This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/9/2026
Offered Here: Van Halen 1986 5150 Tag Heuer Formula 1 380.513 Solargraph Crew Gift Watch with Faux Leather Watch Box. This is an authentic Van Halen 1986 5150 Tag Heuer Formula 1 reference 380.513 wristwatch, a highly coveted piece issued exclusively as a tour crew gift. It features custom V H 5150 branding directly on the dial and comes with its original faux leather roll watch box. This timepiece represents the intersection of Tag Heuer's classic 1980s sports line aesthetics and significant band provenance, marking it as a distinct artifact for watch collectors and music memorabilia enthusiasts.
Provenance/Authenticity: Randall "Zeke" Clark is a renowned luthier and legendary guitar/amp technician who got his start in the San Francisco music scene in the 70s, working with various A-list artists until moving to LA in the 80s, where he worked for Eddie Van Halen. From 1985 to 1993, he served as Edward Van Halen’s lead guitar and amp tech, transitioning to the crew with Sammy Hagar to maintain the band's gear through the monumental 5150, OU812, and For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge eras. Beyond his historic tenure as the custodian of Eddie's tone, Clark's elite five-decade career includes building, repairing, and maintaining specialized gear for iconic artists such as Prince, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Heart, Poison, and others. This curated selection of items offers collectors a unique and direct connection to rock history through the hands of a master craftsman who shaped the sound of guitar royalty.
This item was personally handled, vetted, and released by Zeke Clark, ensuring its authenticity and rock-history provenance. Zeke Clark utilizes an Official Personal Signature Stamp to validate and inventory documents and artifacts released directly from his private estate. This item comes with his personal ink-imprinted signature stamp on the certificate of authenticity, which serves as his legally binding, authorized mark of verification and carries the full weight of a hand-signed signature.
Condition: The wristwatch is in very good condition, displaying authentic characteristics of its age and vintage road history. It exhibits definite signs of wear, aging, and storage, including some visible discoloration and cosmetic wear on the outer bezel. The accompanying faux leather roll box remains sound but shows clear signs of wear and surface scrapes, and the hinge strap is broken from long-term handling and preservation.
SKU: RZC1123