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  1. Interstatetime

    Interstatetime Nov 18, 2014

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    I couldn't resist buying this time only gold UG this weekend. It seems to be from the 30's or 40's. Can anybody tell me anything about it. It is about 35mm in diameter and about 42mm from lug tip to tip.

    JohnCote

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  2. aga79

    aga79 Nov 18, 2014

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    it'll be nicer with cleaner dial sir
    but yes it is a very nice piece
     
  3. aga79

    aga79 Nov 18, 2014

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    my fancy lugs...
    little bit looks like Omega's Dog Legs Lugs
     
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  4. Interstatetime

    Interstatetime Nov 18, 2014

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    Cleaning dials never really works out. I think the dial is what it is.

    JohnCote
     
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  5. aga79

    aga79 Nov 18, 2014

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    nice sir...
    Just get it if you like it...

    For me, Dial is the most important part from a watch :)
    just share my thought

    it'is not said that I don't like aging dial, I love tropical dial the most, here my Tropical Dial UG
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  6. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Nov 18, 2014

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    Lovely John. Those are the fattest teardrop lugs I've ever seen, and the dial markers remind me of ones used by Vacheron. Uniquely engaging piece, and a great example of UG's penchant for eccentric cases!:thumbsup:
     
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  7. MMMD

    MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Nov 18, 2014

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    Those are Botero lugs. Love 'em.

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  8. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 18, 2014

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    I thought about this one, but it was just a bit too "eccentric" for me, glad John bought it.:thumbsup:
     
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  9. Interstatetime

    Interstatetime Nov 18, 2014

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    Great to have met you up in the Twins Steve. I had a heck of a time and bought 3 nice pieces.

    JohnC
     
  10. Interstatetime

    Interstatetime Nov 19, 2014

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    For Aga79 who wants watches to look beautiful...

    Disclaimer: this photograph may in no way represents what the watch depicted may actually look like through your eyes were you to actually see it in person in what ever lighting situation might be operating at the time.

    JohnCote

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  11. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Nov 19, 2014

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    reminds me of Figoni & Falaschi coachwork

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  12. Hijak Ω 2

    Hijak Nov 19, 2014

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    This thread is becoming "All Things Bulbous."
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