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First UG Purchase - Tri-Compax Reverse Panda!

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In order to help cover the cost of the UG, I am regretfully looking to part company with my Speedmaster Apollo 35th Anniversary LE. Please let me know if you know anyone who might be interested!

I recently purchased it from Kringkily, which I am sure he would confirm, if anyone would like a reference.

Thanks
 
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Severin Severin
I think it was Picasso who said something to the effect of "good artists copy, great artists steal".
OP: beautiful watch - congrats!
Igor Stravinsky has long been credited with that line. But he probably stole it. 馃槈
 
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That's an amazing watch. Where does that fit in the hierarchy of UG prices?

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I would be interested to hear people's thoughts on this.

It currently sits below the Cairelli Rattrapante, the Universalone, the Nina Rindt, the "exotic" Compaxes... maybe others I'm not thinking of at the moment... probably slightly above a good first-issue Polerouter Sub.
 
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It currently sits below the Cairelli Rattrapante, the Universalone, the Nina Rindt, the "exotic" Compaxes... maybe others I'm not thinking of at the moment... probably slightly above a good first-issue Polerouter Sub.

Honest question - what's Universalone?
 
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No expert but that's my guess!

Used to cost 250$ but now you can get it for 50$.
 
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Honest question - what's Universalone?

It's the Italian term for big ol' Universal... a 46mm Compax.
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http://www.carsandwatches.com/universal-geneve-compax-oversize-pilot-chrono/
 
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No expert but that's my guess!

Used to cost 250$ but now you can get it for 50$.

With $13 for shipping and handling!
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With $13 for shipping and handling!
I ordered two before MMMDs answer! I've been had, I guess that's what happens when you don't do your research. NewB tax!
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Thanks! 46 mm, man that's big!

Yes... here's one that Hodinkee was selling in December 2014 at Bergdorf Goodman, on a 7.5" wrist. They were asking $28,750.
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Yes... here's one that Hodinkee was selling in December 2014 at Bergdorf Goodman, on a 7.5" wrist. They were asking $28,750.
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I can only imagine how commanding it is in the flesh. Something so big, but very simple and elegant - the case, lugs, the numbers.
 
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Welcome to the club, OP! They're a lot of fun to wear and often garner curiosity / comments from people that don't care about watches at all.

jsaen jsaen
That's an amazing watch. Where does that fit in the hierarchy of UG prices?
Well, 12-18 months ago, it was slightly above 60's Polerouter Subs and nearly a third of the cost of a Compax. I actually started a thread about it that had some pretty good back/forth (here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/60s-compax-v-tri-compax.24930/).

There's been a significant correction since then, and they're at near-parity with Evil Ninas (anywhere from $15-20K for a good/great example, $10-15K for more worn examples). Exotics tend to command even higher prices, while UG Unicompax "Big Eyes" sit above Tri-Compaxes/Evil Ninas but below Nina and her Exotic twins.

The one on the left is now gone, sadly, and sold for the middle of my range that I quoted above. Any more information, however, and I'd have to kill you. 馃槈
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Igor Stravinsky has long been credited with that line. But he probably stole it. 馃槈
Another artist said, "after Picasso there are no original works."

Congrats on the Tricompax, it's a classic.
But I am biased.
Mine says hello evil brother!
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I think the Clapton association with the panda Tri-Compax is not to be underestimated. There are not many unimpeachably cool celebrities out there. He is in a league with Newman and McQueen. Nina Rindt's story is compelling, and she is hauntingly, ethereally beautiful, but...
 
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MMMD MMMD
I think the Clapton association with the panda Tri-Compax is not to be underestimated. There are not many unimpeachably cool celebrities out there. He is in a league with Newman and McQueen. Nina Rindt's story is compelling, and she is hauntingly, ethereally beautiful, but...
A+ inclusion of the Zoolander clip [golf clap]
 
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