Back from service, UG Uni-Compax

 

I would call it something but i can't, i'm speechless...

 

There's an element of it that reminds me of street lamps. Perhaps it's called the Mussolini Edition...

 

On balance I don't blame you as I've got it wrong. I had always understood that he and Petacci ended up being strung from a street lamp in Piazzale Loreto in Milano however it appears to have been a gantry. Apologies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Benito_Mussolini

 

Again that watch is just amazing. Reminds me of Lily of the valley...

 

Before and after. Made a move on the strap for my 22242. Hermes Tan cobbled leather from a previous owner of the watch. Really works vs the suede strap I had before.

 

Like it alot!!!

 

Nice strap!

 

less is more

 

Full moon Tri-Compax fest. Switch to from 22242 to golden goodness of the 12295-3.

 

I know that I'm showing this same old UG Aero over and over but this post is about the bracelet. When purchased it had a stainless generic bracelet that had so much DNA I was afraid a passing comet might cause it to come alive so it carefully dropped into a box of other pull offs and forgotten.
I have all but concluded that actively searching for a period correct UG bracelet is an effort in futility and it was on NATO it went, even bought that blue one just for it. I was never fully satisfied with the look but it did look good nonetheless.
Finally I decided that the bracelet that spent so many years hooked up to the Aero might deserve to get another chance so I degreased it and soaked, shook, water picked, and boiled it out.
Made by Kreisler in all stainless, I guess it is a coffin link with a nice satin finish and it does look right at home on the watch. Wears very nicely with silky movements. I did have to let it out to the last holes but it fits OK there.

 

12445 on bespoke strap today. Buckle is wrong period but looks great.

 

You have my favorite aero and I have a really good home if it ever needs one. With me, it will do what it was made to do, fly. So if you ever feel you want to move on, you know where I am ...

 

wow larry ...

 

Thanks for the compliment and offer. I'll keep you in mind but there is something about this watch that is more satisfying than I would have imagined, even after paying attention to UG for years.
The contrast in the rotation is pleasant:

 

124104 today. Oversized Compax in RG on a Horween Shell Cordovan strap.