Post your Universal Geneves

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^^ Not bad, A, but I think it clashes with your latest Polerouter. Call me - I can help.

In seriousness, congrats!馃憤

Thanks, A! Can't believe this is just my second UG chrono :whipped:
 
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Looks great! I just got a similar compax off Dre, he seems to be a real UG enabler around here! [emoji106]and that's a compliment, we need more of them...
 
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This term essentially has no meaning. It exists as an attempt to increase the desirability (i.e. value) of lesser watches by recklessly associating them with the Patek Philippe Calatrava.
I always thought calatrva comparison was used to describe a case without sodered lugs, one piece, like Patek cases ?
 
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A very humble UG compared to the ones posted here, but I somehow find it very charming:
I had three like this , one with an automatic black dial , one manual wind black dial, and a manual one with a white dial. Sad to say, not sure what I did with them many years ago !
 
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my contribution
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cheers
pierre
 
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I don't usually UG, but when I do its....a 1952 square face 14k, 139 movement clean as a whistle, keeps 5secs/day. 馃憤
 
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The hunt is over... I always wanted a stainless steel, no date Polerouter with microtor and black dial. The watches I have seen were either very expensive, rotten, redialed, or the movement was rubbish. But unexpectedly, I managed to pull the trigger.
After a long time of searching, I can now present my new old Polerouter Microtor (34mm):

Although hardly visible, the crystal is original and has the UG logo.

Hands, lume and dial seem to be original. Case is somewhat scratched. The crown is UG, but I was told not the correct one (anybody who can help?).

Any comments (pros and cons) appreciated.
 
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Nice catch. Is it a 218 movement? I ask because each time I've seen that particular broken crosshair configuration (I.e. broken between the word "Universal" and the shield), it has been on a 218 (including on one of my own). Could be a
coincidence. Anyhow, congrats. I also am especially fond of the non-dates.
 
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Nice catch. Is it a 218 movement? I ask because each time I've seen that particular broken crosshair configuration (I.e. broken between the word "Universal" and the shield), it has been on a 218 (including on one of my own). Could be a
coincidence. Anyhow, congrats. I also am especially fond of the non-dates.
Thanks! Yes, it is a 218 movement.
 
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Oku Oku
The hunt is over... I always wanted a stainless steel, no date Polerouter with microtor and black dial. The watches I have seen were either very expensive, rotten, redialed, or the movement was rubbish. But unexpectedly, I managed to pull the trigger.
After a long time of searching, I can now present my new old Polerouter Microtor (34mm):

Although hardly visible, the crystal is original and has the UG logo.

Hands, lume and dial seem to be original. Case is somewhat scratched. The crown is UG, but I was told not the correct one (anybody who can help?).

Any comments (pros and cons) appreciated.

Ah so you're the one who ended up buying this! It's quite a nice one, talked to the seller and he sent me a decent offer on the price. Was going to purchase it but I don't think I need another Polerouter in my life right now 馃

Dat original glass tho 馃憤 Congrats M!
 
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Ah so you're the one who ended up buying this! It's quite a nice one, talked to the seller and he sent me a decent offer on the price. Was going to purchase it but I don't think I need another Polerouter in my life right now 馃

Dat original glass tho 馃憤 Congrats M!
Thanks.
Yep, now you know one reason, why I couldn't afford your chrono.
 
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One watch is nice, two are already a small collection...馃槈
So that is my personal Universal Geneve "two pieces collection"
Tri-compax from 1945, Polarouter from around 1955

 
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One watch is nice, two are already a small collection...馃槈
So that is my personal Universal Geneve "two pieces collection"
Tri-compax from 1945, Polarouter from around 1955

Nice watches. 馃榾

Where did you bought this Polerouter ? I saw it for sale but I don't remenber where and when
 
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Here we go, finally got my hands on one. This 12296 from 1951 came with archive extracts.
 
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Here we go, finally got my hands on one. This 12296 from 1951 came with archive extracts.
Here is a nice Tricompax !