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1936 Universal Geneve 2nd Gen Compur "Snail" w/ black dial

  1. Florent Apr 29, 2018

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    Good morning guys. I just received my latest find :)

    Early Compurs with snail dial are to my eyes the most handsome. They were produced for a very limited time, I would say between 1934 and 1938 ...

    This very first generation Compur, featuring larger case (38mm), double column wheel, olive pushers, and unsigned movement, have this kind of dial with this fantastic black color. Serial number is 554'*** dating is to 1934.

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    more info about first gen compur here
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/the-chronograph-universal-watch-pre-compur.73902/
    and here
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-latest-find-1934-universal-watch-compur-first-generation.72112/

    I had the opportunity to find a slightly later Compur with serial 600'*** produced only 1/2 years after this first version.

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    The case is slightly smaller (35mm). This second generation features not dual column wheel, square pushers and signed cal 285 movement.

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    The dial design is very similar, with tachometer and telemeter scale.

    The present Compur example features both tachometer and telemeter scale. A tachometer scale is used to measure the speed of a moving item (such as a car, bicycle, or horse). A telemeter scale allows the wearer to measure distance and is based on the speed of sound. For example, to measure how far away a storm is, the wearer would count from when they saw lightning, and stop when they heard thunder. By multiplying this number by 333 meters per second, they could calculate how far away the storm was. The telemeter scale allows the wearer to determine this information without having to do the calculations.

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    Here is another version of this watch in white dial, sold a few month ago by Vesperco.
    https://www.vesperco.com/soldwatches/2015/5/15/universal-geneve-compur

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    A special thought for the three well-established dealers (that are also members of this forum) who offered stratospheric prices in order to acquire the piece. Sorry, you were late this time, it was already shipped to me ;)

    Hope you enjoyed the watch!
    Cheers

    Florent :)
     
    Edited Apr 30, 2018
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  2. heccsat Apr 29, 2018

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    Wow nice one!
     
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  3. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Apr 29, 2018

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    Yea these are very very very special and this one is just amazing. Nice grab.::love::
     
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  4. khanmu Apr 29, 2018

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    Wow - very very nice and congratulations!
     
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  5. Dre Apr 29, 2018

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    What a specimen! Well done @Florent!! Oh, and DIBS please!
     
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  6. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Apr 29, 2018

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    Damn not on the ball this morning.... second dibs. Although I doubt this will leave your collection. :D
     
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  7. bgrisso Apr 29, 2018

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    Wow, what a beauty! Congrats!
     
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  8. w154 Apr 29, 2018

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    That is a wonderful watch... congrats on the win, and congrats on beating the dealers and saving on their margins :thumbsup:
     
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  9. aap Apr 29, 2018

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    Wow! Congratulations!
     
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  10. R3D9 Apr 29, 2018

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    That’s a nice a dial design as I’ve seen on a UG. Congrats on an incredible find, @Florent
     
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  11. Xeer Apr 29, 2018

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    Damn .. I am 3rd dibs after @Dre and @Larry S ??? I'll never get it.

    Thanks quite a catch @Florent ! Huge congrats.
     
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  12. Pjotr1 Apr 29, 2018

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    Incredible watch. Enjoy (but that won’t be a problem I’m sure) :thumbsup:.
     
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  13. chronoboy64 Apr 29, 2018

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    Fantastic catch ! Huge congrats and wear in good health :thumbsup:
     
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  14. merchandiser Apr 29, 2018

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    Fantastic watch, congratulations!
     
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  15. jaguar11 Apr 29, 2018

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    So nice. Enjoy and wear in good health.
     
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  16. rolokr Apr 29, 2018

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    Its a beauty Florent, must of paid serious $$$ for that gem !!!
     
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  17. Florent Apr 30, 2018

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    Thanks ! Not really $$$. It would be more $. Really lucky on this one ... The seller didn't know what he was selling ...
     
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  18. zr4484 Apr 30, 2018

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    Wow so lucky!
     
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  19. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Apr 30, 2018

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    It is incumbent on the seller to research and set prices correctly. It is incumbent on the buyer to research and buy as well as possible. So well played sir!
     
  20. billving Apr 30, 2018

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    Really nice
     
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