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New to forum - just picked up first UG seems rare, need help identifying

  1. tenpasttentyler Jul 15, 2014

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    Hey all,
    I'm a first time UG owner , long time horology enthusiast.
    picked up this beauty at a local flea market for a good deal, fell in love with the patina, reminded me of a patek,
    loved the moonphase (didn't own one yet) and knew enough about UG to know i was getting a deal.
    Anyways ive been searching and searching and CANNOT find this exact same model anywhere. reference wise, or whats its worth.
    any help would be greatly appreciated guys.

    i believe the reference on movt. is 291? and it is 14k gold filled i believe..... View attachment IMG_0977.JPG View attachment IMG_0973.JPG View attachment IMG_0967.JPG View attachment IMG_0970.JPG View attachment IMG_0969.JPG
     
  2. Northernman Lemaniac Jul 15, 2014

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  3. Northernman Lemaniac Jul 15, 2014

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    And some details on the movement:
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  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 15, 2014

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    Cool first UG mate!
     
  5. waXology Jul 15, 2014

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    Where is this flea market!!
     
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  6. tenpasttentyler Jul 15, 2014

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    Thanks everyone.
    It was purchased from a gentleman at the aldergrove flea market. A suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada... geat deal eh....
    Lol sorry had to do it.
     
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  7. rolokr Jul 15, 2014

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    Nice watch ! I think if you take the case back off the case is probably 14k or 18k gold. Cool lugs, dial looks good, but I would have to see a better picture of the dial to see if it is original. Enjoy the watch !
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  8. tenpasttentyler Jul 16, 2014

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    thanks rolokr. im off to bed now, but i will take better pictures tomorrow.
     
  9. tenpasttentyler Jul 16, 2014

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    Here you are rolokr. Thanks alot. 1405552967682.jpg
     
  10. rolokr Jul 17, 2014

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    Dial looks original, I guess some had the 31 in the date register in red and some in black ? People please chime in on this one .
     
  11. woodwkr2 Jul 17, 2014

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    That is a correct observation. I've seen original dials with both black and red 31s.
     
  12. tenpasttentyler Jul 17, 2014

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    Thanks guys!

    Im anxious to find out as much as I can.
     
  13. tenpasttentyler Jul 17, 2014

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    Just wondering. Is my watch a tri compax?
    Or is it simply called a calendar watch?
     
  14. rolokr Jul 17, 2014

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    Triple date moonphase watch, UG Tri-compax are triple date moonphase and three register chronograph !
     
  15. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Jul 17, 2014

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    Is it true that UG used 300 micron gold plating when every other watch manufacturer used 10 to 30 microns?

    Can't recall where I read this so it's likely totally useless info...
     
  16. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Jul 17, 2014

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    Very infor....Er....uh... nevermind, thanks. Ahem. :cautious:
     
  17. tenpasttentyler Jul 17, 2014

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    Lol... ya... maybe start your own thread there bud...
    Thanks.
     
  18. tenpasttentyler Jul 18, 2014

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    Also I dont think you can tell from the pictures ,
    But the hour/minute hands are blue in the light..
     
  19. tenpasttentyler Jul 18, 2014

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    Ooops. Sorry not the minute / hour hands......
    The second hand and the date hand are blue.
     
  20. tenpasttentyler Jul 21, 2014

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    Does anyone know the value ?

    And thanks for all the help everyone !