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The allure of vintage universal geneve

  1. old_stuff Jul 5, 2014

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    Hi guys,

    I finally have my hands on a nicely aged universal geneve, caliber 130 (38mm). Is there a way to find out more about the history of this particular watch (e.g., year of production)?

    Cheers!

    [​IMG]blue hands. by eliwee., on Flickr
     
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  2. ELV web Jul 5, 2014

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    I have a similar one but smaller, 281 cal. It says hello :)
     
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  3. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jul 5, 2014

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    Cal 130 is a Valjoux 72. Interesting that ELV web has a similar one with a cal 281. This may be the model that transitioned UG from its own calibres to V72s. That would put it at early 1960s, as Zenith acquired the UG chronograph movements in 1960.
     
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  4. ELV web Jul 5, 2014

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    Old_stuff, if that is the case may I call dibs on yours. :) good Sunday! (And thanks Lou, once again, for the wisdom)
     
  5. omega67 Jul 6, 2014

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    maybe this thread is interesting... my one greets you too! http://omegaforums.net/threads/my-new-one.11704/

    There are two differences I can see is: the inner bezel seems black on yours and there is no typo "COMPAX".
    Please let us know the serial and type which is engraved on the back, if it´s still readable...
     
  6. old_stuff Jul 6, 2014

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    Hi guys,

    Thanks for the insights!

    And yes, omega67, the link you provided is very similar to my watch. In addition to the two differences you mentioned, the dial is "swiss" instead of "swiss T". I will try to open up the caseback when I have my hands on the tools.

    Cheers!
     
  7. omega67 Jul 7, 2014

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    The serial is outside on the back....
     
  8. ELV web Jul 7, 2014

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    My older version is 222101-1, the production no. is gone so I have no idea.
     
  9. omega67 Jul 7, 2014

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    looks similar to a 22705/1?

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  10. ELV web Jul 7, 2014

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    It does with the curved lug, in SALA page 293, seems to be another look alike one
     
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  11. GeraldLui Jul 7, 2014

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    Hi all, another Ref.22704/1, arrived just today, same as omega67, except the swiss T, only swiss
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  12. old_stuff Jul 7, 2014

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    Wow! You guys are amazing!

    The serial number on my watch is hard to make out, but I think it is 22704-1.
     
  13. omega67 Jul 7, 2014

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    Never seen the big ones and now - 3 in total this year. Amazing and nice ;)
     
  14. papaebetu Jul 8, 2014

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    22703/1
     
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  15. omega67 Jul 9, 2014

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    gorgeous!! is the bracelet genuine to the watch? never seen one on catalogues - but I still want one ;)

    same calibre 130 stamped?

    btw - seeing the question on start, from the serial my one is from around 1964.
     
  16. old_stuff Jul 11, 2014

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    The 22703/1 is amazing! Congratulations on the ownership!
     
  17. Diabolik Jul 11, 2014

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    early 60's 22706/1
    Cal 125 (brequet hairspring)

    Luv it!
     
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  18. Diabolik Jul 11, 2014

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    can i see a close up of reference 22277 and 22282 please?
     
  19. ELV web Jul 14, 2014

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    here you go diabolik
     
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  20. MarktheTime Mar 3, 2023

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    After 9 years, maybe time to punch this thread up again with another example of the same 38mm, Caliber 130 (Val 72) Compax 22704 first shown above. Love it!
     
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