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Need help with Vintage SS Universal Genève

  1. SG_FL Jan 11, 2018

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    Hi,

    I´m quite new to the vintage watch world and on the lookout for my first buy.
    I found this Universal Genève SS watch online for the price of around € 400 (~ 475USD)

    33 mm
    Cal. 265
    Manual wind
    15 jewels
    18000 bph,
    38 u Power reserve
    Just got a service from the watchmaker

    Is this watch worth it or should I keep looking ?
    Any tips ?
    Thanks
     
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  2. Pjotr1 Jan 11, 2018

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    Like you, I am pretty new to vintage collecting, and can’t comment in detail on this specific watch. 33mm might be a bit small maybe, especially if you want to sell later on? More generally, I have been happy in buying only from trusted sellers on trusted fora (like OF), to compensate for my own lack of knowledge.

    Good luck :)
     
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  3. SG_FL Jan 12, 2018

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    I'm not planning on selling it any time soon. But thanks for the tips
     
  4. Pjotr1 Jan 12, 2018

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    ::confused2:: Buying, selling... you lost me there.
     
  5. SG_FL Jan 12, 2018

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    cause you were talking about selling it later... If I would buy it now, it is not with the intention of selling it any time soon
     
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  6. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jan 12, 2018

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    No worries here. Looks ok to me.
     
  7. Pjotr1 Jan 12, 2018

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    Tnx for the clarification, my bad :).
     
  8. bubba48 Jan 12, 2018

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    Nice original watch in good condition. I wouldn't pay more than 350 Euros
     
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