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Expert Help Identifying my recent UG Tri Compax 'Deco Dial' Purchase

  1. luzer Apr 27, 2014

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    i recently purchased this watch off a italian buyer on ebay. i had originally seen this dial a few years back and fell in love with the art deco font. i paid just over $5K

    i want to know if its legit. the serial appears modified? dial looks original. hands appear replacements. case shows 18k.
    references from Sala Book:
    note the 12551 dial, has no 12555 reference
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    my watch:
    ebayid: 151268559793
    Movment: 287
    Model: 12555
    Serial: 1037XXX
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    similar one at bogoff:
    movement: 287
    model: 12551
    Serial: 959XXX
    http://www.bogoff.com/wrist/6240.html
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    similar one from Chrono24
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    Another one found at a previous auction
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  2. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 27, 2014

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    Looks good. The reference does not apply to the dial, but to the case. UG played mix-and-match dials all the time.
     
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  3. luzer Apr 27, 2014

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    thanks Lou! and thanks all for their help over the months
     
  4. rolokr Apr 27, 2014

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    Beautiful dial !