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  1. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Sep 21, 2013

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    Several years ago, I bought a Gay Freres bracelet with UM endpieces, and have looked for a watch to put it on ever since.

    It has finally come to pass
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    Yep, a second execution Space Compax, seen here before I found replacements for the rubber pushers, with beautifully aged and intact lume.
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    darned hard to pin down an original, and aggressively faked in the past few years, this one is even has the original crystal
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    it gives a very solid impression, a little crude, as if it were all of a piece. The overlong second sweeper is a characteristic feature that most people miss - it just doesn't look right without it.
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    the caseback confirms that UG considered this the second executions
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    the Valjoux 72, a cal. 85 in UG-speak
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    Prepared for the Space Age
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  2. Gavin It's the quiet ones you have to 'watch' out for. Sep 21, 2013

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    Superb condition. ::love::
     
  3. SpikiSpikester @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 22, 2013

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    Fantastic package. If we had a jealousy emoticon it would certainly get a good workout on this thread. :)
     
  4. Foxy100 Sep 22, 2013

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    That's stunning, I've wanted one of those for a long time.
     
  5. Noodia Sep 22, 2013

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    What a beautiful one ! ::love::

    Congratulations Lou for this terrific new entry !
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 22, 2013

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    Awesome Lou!
     
  7. Dablitzer Sep 22, 2013

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    Unbelievably nice! :eek:
     
  8. ulackfocus Sep 22, 2013

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    Like, totally spacey man!

    The bracelet looks perfect on it.
     
  9. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 22, 2013

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    That is drop dead gorgeous. You have the same evil streak that Mike has.
     
  10. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Sep 22, 2013

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    I think the key thing here is how the bracelet was bought years ago and waited patiently all this time, you play a long game and the rewards are completed pieces like this.
     
  11. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Sep 22, 2013

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    thank you, gents. It's been on the (non-Zenith) short list for a very long time.


    Yes, exactly. I have a whole series of bracelets and crowns I am hoping to grow watches from :)
     
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  12. avantnoire Sep 22, 2013

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    Superb! well done!
     
  13. papaebetu Sep 22, 2013

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    Great Lou !! as all your watches ;)
     
  14. andy_s Sep 23, 2013

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    Lovely Lou, I really couldn't say whether I prefer first or second versions, both are very cool and certainly worthy of a place in the 'chronograph' pantheon. Yours is in tremendous condition and has aged very very well - a top example.
     
  15. Carlton-Browne Sep 23, 2013

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    That is absolutely stunning. I'm glad I'm not the only one to hoard the odd UG bracelet.
     
  16. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Sep 23, 2013

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  17. ulackfocus Sep 23, 2013

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    I'd take a Space Compax any day. The only aspect of the Speedmaster I like better is the twisted lugs.
     
  18. MattS Sep 26, 2013

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    Beautiful! congratulations! Matt
     
  19. Brent7928 Oct 16, 2013

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    Fantastic find Lou. I would love to own one but fear the process of finding one.
     
  20. rolexfantastic Dec 27, 2013

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    LouS

    Can you possibly give advise on where to find a set of these rubber pushers ? I am considering making them but without having the original to compare it's hard to find even the proper material not to say to make them even functional.
    But sourcing a replace pair would be much better..

    I would highly appreciate the effort.

    /F