The Fake Space Compax Spotting Guide

ELV web

If you really want to prove that. Perhaps you can try to find a UG ad or catalogue from the time with the said case. There are plenty of UG issued documents on the space compax from that time period (with pictures) but so far I think there is none with the case shape you are talking about.

Mapearso

the 'fake' bezel counts down

mappleluna

2 versions are available. Up and down

LouS

Dial looks like it was painted by the guys who put down highway lane divider stripes

mappleluna

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Even if I would really need one of those pushers set

mappleluna

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Even if I would really need one of those pushers set

Muttley

I have to say I'm a bit confused. At first I thought the bezel was an indication of fake or not (depending on the direction of the numbering), but now it seems either is ok (although I first thought the MK2 version changed the direction of the numbering). Is this any indication of authenticity or not?
Also the case with the 'sharp' angled lugs was pointed to as fake, but it seems every other seller on the net considers it genuine (although that could count for nothing).
So, I'm not sure what to think when I see this listing with a start price of $15,500USD. At least they admit the crown is non-original:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTA...676341?hash=item4673edd1f5:g:pUoAAOSwZtlaKImu
Kinda glad I'm not trying to navigate this minefield to own one, but have to admit it is a very cool looking watch.

Mapearso

Lots wrong with that ebay example, not just the crown --
*Dial is tired and from the font on the subdials it appears to be at least a partial (and poor) redial
*All the hands are incorrect
*Case is incorrect (sharp edges, not a mk1 case)
*Bracelet is incorrect (tho it does have a GF clasp)
*Crown is incorrect
I sent the seller a note pointing out these issues and offered $2,000 USD for it, which is what I think the parts are worth...

Mapearso

Here's one from a reputable seller in Italy for 18,000 Euros

https://www.bernardinimilano.com/collections/universal-geneve/products/universal-geneve-space-compax

To me, looks like everything is legit but for the case? Font on the bezel looks a little different too maybe ..

Mapearso

Bump -- any thoughts on this one?

B bobM2019

I know this is a Very old thread. However I was wondering how everything ended up with the chamfered cases.
Just recently I have seen some (eg monochrome) with correct dials and hands. Also the diver disappeared and the inside has the correct stamping. Is this just an Update of the fakes or do they exist?
Best Regards