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Did anyone pick up the Tri-Compaxes at Ineichen?

bazamu
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I had my eye on lot 168 initially but then forgot about the auction (whoops). What was the final price?
 
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bazamu ChicagoFrog
I had my eye on lot 168 initially but then forgot about the auction (whoops). What was the final price?

5200 CHF

A nice price i think.
 
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Though on the back of each lug there is a crack/line which concerned me.
 
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Though on the back of each lug there is a crack/line which concerned me.
That line on the back of each lug is very common on all UG steel pieces from that time period. It is actually something I look for on them.
 
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is very common on all UG steel pieces
what is it? the marriage of two parts of the case?
 
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what is it? the marriage of two parts of the case?

Common on older watches, generally speaking. From MWR forum:

"they're evidence of how the case & lugs were formed. The case & lugs were essentially forged or shaped around a form or mandrel."
 
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what is it? the marriage of two parts of the case?
I have never been able to truly ascertain what it is exactly. I have examined up close and it only appears to be a man made scratch in each lug which is why they tend to be a bit crooked and uneven. I do not believe they are any type of seam.
 
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