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  1. sjeisner Apr 15, 2014

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  2. ulackfocus Apr 15, 2014

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    Yep, I do. It's a poorly refinished dial. Look at how crude the inking is:

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  3. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 15, 2014

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    Compare with the real deal:
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    And it's a 32mm case. I think you will find that surprisingly small when you see it if you are not used to vintage watches.

    Ask before you buy, friend.
     
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  4. woodwkr2 Apr 15, 2014

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    My condolences. Never really understood the appeal of a military style watch in a gold or gold-plated case.

    The example that LouS posted above is owned by a member here. You can see my similar example, here.
     
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  5. JohnSteed Apr 15, 2014

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    It helps to know these on the order of a true WIS such as LouS and woodwkr2. But one way to tell if something isn't quite right with a vintage watch usually is -- if the dial seems written with a marker and fonts aren't crisp. Remember these ole watches are both miniature works of art and engineering marvels.

    There will be some bruises along to the way. I know I've been there
     
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  6. eustace Apr 15, 2014

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    From the original listing:

    DIAL & HANDS- Good condition cream original unrefinished Universal Geneve dial nice patina on markers a couple of visible scratchesand some discoloration otherwise very minor marks and scratches . Dial original marked " Universal Geneve". good dial .


    The seller has 100% positive feedback with >1000 comments. You might want to contact the seller to see if they will refund your money.
     
  7. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Apr 16, 2014

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    here's another original example on my big wrist.

    Idea? You might be able to source an original dial and have a pretty cool and unique gold cased watch. I haven't seen many gold UG 263's. you have a very rare bird there with a crappy dial.

    however, the hands, movement and case look pretty mint...
     
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  8. woodwkr2 Apr 16, 2014

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    The OP's case still appears to be polished and I believe that the crown is wrong. So that's going to end up being one expensive, incorrect watch if kept.
     
  9. woodwkr2 Apr 16, 2014

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    You can always put it on a Bund to beef it up ;). Rich, I think we have twins.
     
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