Finally snapped some poor quality phone pics to post. A couple of you may recall from an earlier post that I have been looking for a grey dial 281 ever since I sold my last one. When Lou got his it made me want another one even more. Unsolicited I received an email from someone looking to sell his watch. He found me on the internet having listed pictures and want ads before. At first I though it was a scam but, after many conversations, a few pictures and asking a vintage watch dealer to be an intermediary (long story as to why) I finally pulled the trigger. The watch was sold to me by the son of the original owner. He claims his father wore it for a short time and then put it in a drawer where it sat for 40 years. Based on condition, I believe him. The watch is mint original condition with no marks or issues. Needless to say I am thrilled. The dial is a dark slate grey/blue. He sold it to me stating it was black so I was even more thrilled when I received it!

comes with original box, papers, hang tag, plastic envelope for papers and manual and original shark skin strap and signed buckle. It even still glows at night.




Here are a couple quick pictures and a wrist shot today at the office on an oyster style bracelet.

 

Wow, that's a hell of a snag! I drawer watches.

 

Damn!

 

Super nice. Have been wanting one so DIBS!

 

EDIT: Just looks so good on the wrist!

 

thanks all. I think this is my favorite of all the tri-compax models. I have several of the different 281 cal models and this one is the most interesting to me. Any chance anyone has a dial for a gold 281 floating around?

 

Gorgeous! Love those slate dials.

 

Raised to epic levels with that slate dial. Bootiful.

 

yeah. I thought it was too good to be true but it actually all worked out. I am thrilled.

 

here is a recent group photo. Excuse the sub - that was for size comparisons for another member.

 

Whoa......one clean tri compax is nice .........but four? .........Awesome..... Can I have Dibs on one?

 

Absolutely superb example, fresh as a daisy - well done indeed - I'll take eighth dibs...

 

very nice indeed! fantastic condition! congrats!
Matt

 

Thanks all.

 

Brent - Seems you should arrange a get together for UG enthusiasts. Let 'em bring refreshments but you provide the bibs for drool control

 

Awesome collection. Gotta love the panda dial tri's!

 

Woaw ! This one looks outstanding and the package is an exquisite bonus.
Get a proper strap and/or bracelet and you'll reach perfection. Congratulations for this great find !