Gentlemen,

I really know nothing of UG, except that I REALLY like them. Any thoughts on this one? Kosher? Any ideas on how much it would actually be wise to spend? Maybe it's a bit overpolished? Crown also seems to be a bit funny...









Thanks a lot for your thoughts!

Best,

Paulo

 

I'm no expert either (been looking for SS black dial also) but yes the crown looks funny, the dial looks like it has the measels and I'm pretty sure the outside of the case back should have numbers on it. Also the rotor looks funky...

EDIT: That case looks a bit different, maybe just really polished.

 

For comparison...



This type is what I've been looking at

 

Movement photo...

 

Case back photo...



The casebacks vary a bit but I think most have the numbers...well see what the experts have to say.

 

Here's an end listing of one I was watching a while ago..

http://bit.ly/1lMuNgY

 

Thanks, Hijak. I was thinking that maybe those spots were somethink like a stardust effect we see in some Omegas, but upon closer inspection, aye, measles.

Seeing the example you posted I can see my example has just been... defaced-polished (is there a word in English for that? Butchered?).

 

It's a different case style, guys. Yes, it looks like it has been polished, but no they did not bludgeon the lugs with a file like I think you're thinking...

Dial looks original (yes, measles, but all over, so some call that 'patina'). Hands are correct. Crown is a replacement. Crystal is likely original and with a loupe would probably have the UG crown floating in the middle as with Omega crystals. Those wedge magnifiers were OEM.

This caseback has the heavy stamped UG logo on the inside, so it likely had a very shallow reference and case number on the outside. It may still be there or may have been polished out (it's easy to do on some of them).

That movement actually looks to be in pretty decent condition. You have to get past the micro-rotor. Unlike with some watches, a dingy colored rotor does not usually mean that the rotor has been wearing against the caseback. Rather, the rotors were electroplated in a very thin layer of gold. Some of the old ultrasonic tanks and watch cleaning machines are particularly aggressive and can actually strip that layer right off. So it may point to a previous owner who actually cared for their watch and had it serviced. If it bothered you enough you could always have some 18K electroplated right back on, though the finish wouldn't be as pretty.

 

Wow, thanks Gator that is a great reference for the Polerouter! This will be very helpful in our searches.

 

Thank you for this lesson, Woodwkr2!

 

And Gatorcpa, too! I am patiently looking for a nice example. This thread definitely helps. I am still getting over my Constellation obsession...

 

Considering the watch I posted is selling for just about 200 bucks, it would not be such a bad deal, then? I kind of like the patina, really. I probably like it more with the patina.


Oy... I thought I only liked Omegas...

 

$200 is a fantastic deal!

 

You can't buy a parts movement for $200. Buy it!

 

Done. Thank you for all the enabling, gentlemen!

 

Good work. We expect pictures once it's on your wrist!