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  1. Diabolik May 11, 2014

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    I brought back a little something to remind me of Milan ...

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  2. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 11, 2014

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    It looks to be very nice - could use another or three more pics.

    Where did you find it? What does the vintage watch terrain look like in Milan?
     
  3. Diabolik May 11, 2014

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    Hi LouS

    Here you go ... with box, guarantee, manual and a UG buckle. Reference 881101/02 and serial number place it at around 1967
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    I got it from a very nice chap who I have been talking to on and off for over two years. He lives close to Bergamo. He is very knowledgeable on UG and has all the old catalogs with models dating to the very early 1920's up to late 70's. I was pretty surprised to learn that UG made so many different models!

    Also managed to get an upgrade for my compax ...

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    and a heuer 2446C, very similar to the one I just sold with what I think is wrong dial / hands combination, but I am not complaining ...

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  4. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 11, 2014

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    quite a haul. Looks like MIlan is on the travel calendar.
     
  5. JohnSteed May 11, 2014

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    Very nice catches, indeed!!
     
  6. woodwkr2 May 11, 2014

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    Beautiful. The lot of 'em. Congrats!
     
  7. JohnSteed May 11, 2014

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    Sad day .... no Corona.
    But this is ok served up cold
     
  8. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 11, 2014

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    That's the most audacious thread-jack attempt ever. And using Washington state plonk too.:rolleyes:

    Diabolik, which COmpax are you planning a dial swap for?
     
  9. Diabolik May 12, 2014

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    lous,

    here is an image of my compax. Alberto (UG expert in erbora) has estimated it t Quadrante 2.JPG o be a 1962 model. I am also contemplating removing the black paint of the second hand as it does not make any sense against a black or any color dial. I think it would look far better in steel (no paint)...
     
  10. bubawatch May 12, 2014

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    Dino, guarda che ora ti controllo....:)
    Sgancia i seriali e la referenza del compax, se visibili
    Ti è piaciuto l'olio?
    Ciao
    A.
     
  11. Diabolik May 12, 2014

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    Ciao Alberto,

    L' Olio di Oliva e' eccellente! Buonissimo!
    ::bleh::
    Grazie ...
    D
     
  12. GeraldLui May 12, 2014

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  13. GeraldLui May 12, 2014

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    Hi Diabolik
    i posted already at the OTD Forum, so what a nice business trip to Milan.
    Im mainly into Heuer but do follow the UG-s and Zenith-s.
    getting more and more exited into UG.
    HAGW
    Gerald
     
  14. Noodia May 16, 2014

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    This late Tri-Compax is a very nice find, it seems your pseudo is highly deserved, congratulations
     
  15. Diabolik May 16, 2014

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    Thanks, took a long time but eventually got there and it was touch and go all the way. Had I not got my skates on, it would have been broken up (head, bracelet, buckle and tropic, guarantee docs, box) and sold off by a money grabbing dealer in Milan and another bit of history would have been scattered through ebay.

    I love old Uni's, shame they are not appreciated. On a good note though the only way is up for 'em ...
     
  16. ICONO May 16, 2014

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    SSSSShhhhhhhhhhh ............Keep quiet about Milan !............Only a few of us know.

    A very attractive haul, you found..........Gorgeous UG.....Really delightful

    I have a Seamaster 166.009 562 Chronometer, & a 167.005 Constellation, inbound, separately, from Milan currently