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  1. Jonatan Nov 11, 2014

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    I was talking about Universal Geneva with my father in law and learning about the family history when he decided to take out a few of his watches. I apologize for the picture (Iphone and missing some light)

    The top dress watch was redialed by Universal Geneve after water infiltration.

    The Compax is from 1946 but it after a ski accident (grandfathers arm was run over and his watch saved him) in 1961 it was redialed by Universal Geneve.

    The Tri-compax had one button replaced but the rest is original.

    Even though they have been redialed, they look amazing.

    I'm still hoping to get a peek at the great-grandfathers watch at Christmas that has been handed down to an oncle. These watches are not worn very much anymore and they only come out for special occasions.

    Will try to get some better pictures whenever they come out again.

    Thanks for having a look, would love some comments.

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  2. Carlton-Browne Nov 11, 2014

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    Many thanks for posting these; obviously any chance to get better pictures would be welcomed and anything more you can tell us about the official re-dialling process is, I suspect, of interest. Is it just me or does your family appear to be horologically accident prone? Perhaps it's just as well that they're not worn too frequently :p.
     
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  3. boat2dan Nov 11, 2014

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    Great pieces, great stories, thanks for sharing!!
     
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  4. Jonatan Jan 10, 2016

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    I wanted to share my Universal Geneve collection that I have been able to build since my first Christmas with my girlfriends (now fiancé) family and everyone had taken out there Universals. From that day forward I new that I also wanted some nice watches.

    Thanks for having a look.
     
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  5. Jonatan Jan 10, 2016

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    well just dropped the newest addition and of course cracked the crystal!
     
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  6. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Jan 10, 2016

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    Nice collection there.

    Dibs on the fourth one.....
     
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  7. x3no Jan 11, 2016

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    Seeing as you know when each was re-dialed, I think that is good info for us UG collectors when we look for future pieces. Can you provide a close up dial shot of the compax that is redialed?

    Also, DIBS on the honey gold Tri-Compax--it's beautiful & quite rare! (Not that it would ever be sold..)
     
  8. Severin Jan 11, 2016

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    You are marrying well! Congrats and all the best. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Jonatan Jan 12, 2016

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    Well now that you mention it. I popped the question in the vieux Quebec on Dec. 21st.
     
  10. Jonatan Jan 12, 2016

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    I will put a picture as soon as I can get home when there is still some natural light.

    I don't believe the Tri-Compax will ever be sold. I have also put a DIBS on it myself! ;)
     
  11. Jonatan Jan 19, 2016

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  12. Jonatan Apr 8, 2016

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    Here is a better picture
     
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