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Book: Universal Watch Geneve by Sala

  1. MidnightBeggar Aug 25, 2018

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    Hello,

    Curious if anyone has the UG reference by Sala, interested in selling or perhaps knows where a copy may be for sale?

    Thanks
     
  2. MidnightBeggar Aug 25, 2018

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    Found one. Though not available on Hodinkee currently, there was a copy on ebay. Certainly if anyone has any other locations I'm sure it would be welcomed to list here. Cheers.
     
  3. Woops Aug 25, 2018

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    Email the great man himself. Message me for the address. Mine was €122 shippped the U.K and he even wrote a message inside.
     
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  4. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Aug 25, 2018

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    We all have it. It is a must if you are diving into UG. Augmented by the info here, you will be much less likely to make a mistake. I bought mine from HODINKEE but I like the idea of buying from the author.
     
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  5. MidnightBeggar Aug 25, 2018

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    Thank you both... I'll pm you.
     
  6. Diabolik Aug 26, 2018

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    I have sala's email address if you need it. He is happy to sell directly :).
     
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  7. Oku Aug 26, 2018

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  8. Dan S Aug 27, 2018

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  9. 5oclocksomewhr Aug 27, 2018

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  10. Oku Aug 28, 2018

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    ::confused2::
     
  11. Dan S Aug 28, 2018

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    "Why so complicated?" about a book on complicated watches. ;)
     
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  12. MidnightBeggar Aug 31, 2018

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    Thank you everyone. I just received my copy. Incredible reference. Definitely a must have
     
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  13. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Aug 31, 2018

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    I just ordered a copy as well. I definitely liked being able to order direct from the author so he gets the maximum benefit for his efforts.
     
  14. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Sep 5, 2018

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    Book was ordered Friday (in the evening over in Italy). Mr. Sala shipped it out on Monday. It was delivered here in the US today, so only 2 days from Italy. I wish all purchases went so smoothly! And the icing on the cake is that Mr. Sala was very nice to deal with; he is a gracious individual.

    If you are contemplating purchasing this book, I highly recommend following the advice in this thread and buying directly from Mr. Sala. Not only will he get the maximum benefit for his efforts, but you will also have a chance to correspond with him.

    Now all that is left is to read the book and start collecting UGs... :D
     
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  15. Dan S Sep 5, 2018

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    My experience was the same; we had a very nice back-and-forth by email and he was tremendously responsive and professional. Now if only we could attract him to participate in this forum. :)
     
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  16. Woops Sep 6, 2018

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    Dan I like to imagine that he's been lurking all these years, quietly reading away with an espresso, and mentally 'liking' every single one of Lou's posts.
     
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  17. Federchicco Nov 25, 2018

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    We should propose to Mr. Sala to publish an updated version of the book, I am sure that many OF members would love to provide him photos of their UGs to see them published.. To add a section on Polerouters would not hurt as well!
     
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  18. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 25, 2018

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    all he needs to do is read through the UG Sub Forum. Tons of update materials there.
     
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  19. cholack Nov 30, 2018

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    Thanks for vouching. I will get mine too
     
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  20. josephgsy Jun 6, 2019

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    can anyone help me out by verifying that his email is [email protected]? Much appreciated! :)