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The Franken of all Frankens or the rarest UG prototype!

  1. Jonatan Dec 2, 2016

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    This just popped up last night on a local auction site and described as "Nina Rindt". The entire thing looks completely off to me but the dial looks fine. Could this be an opportunaty to get a cheap dial? I really don't know if there is much to discuss but as I am presently flabbergasted I wanted to share.
     
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  2. Diabolik Dec 2, 2016

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    nice dial and chrono runner. there will be plenty of collectors going after that dial if it becomes public knowledge. They are worth a small fortune ...
     
  3. Jonatan Dec 2, 2016

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    Sure but I'm not sure it's worth that much... bidding has gone up pretty fast.
     
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  4. Diabolik Dec 2, 2016

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    I am sure it will reach the K's. Valjoux 72.6 (hi grade) movement even unsigned will be worth a good bit and then you have a rare exotic dial. I think the seller will be pleasantly surprised with what is achieved even though case is wrong ... :cool:
     
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  5. rcs914 Dec 2, 2016

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    Isn't there a stamped UG there on the movement?
     
  6. gop76 Dec 2, 2016

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    I don't see it. I only see the Valjoux logo, the number 726 (the caliber) and "UU"...
     
  7. rcs914 Dec 2, 2016

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    Yeah, you are right
     
  8. Mapearso Dec 5, 2016

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    If I knew where the site was I would be bidding just based on the dial and the movement
     
  9. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 5, 2016

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    What are you guys drinking/smoking/ snorting/ pill popping? I feel like you guys are on some astral plane that I may not be resonating with!

    :eek:::confused2:::cool:
     
  10. Screwbacks Dec 5, 2016

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    sign "R" is rolex?
     
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  11. Giff2577 Quick with the tools! Dec 5, 2016

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    R is Valjoux
     
  12. Jonatan Dec 7, 2016

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    7 hours left and it's presently at 1007chf!
     
  13. rarebirds.de Dec 7, 2016

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    if that helps and someone has decided to buy it, i would have an original case + pushers that would fit. ..bezel on mine is also not original. i bought that case some years ago and still have it on stock. i won´t place a bid on the toppiece myself, so maybe someone is interested in a nice project..

    best, andee
     
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  14. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 7, 2016

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    Now I understand.
     
  15. kov Trüffelschwein. Dec 8, 2016

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    Finally it sold for 2891 CHF.

    No, I didn't bid. :D
     
  16. Jonatan Dec 8, 2016

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    Wow seriously? I missed that last few hours. Thanks for the update KOV.
     
  17. Diabolik Dec 8, 2016

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    Told you so ...
     
  18. Jonatan Dec 8, 2016

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    You sure did, but I thought 1K not almost 3k. Another reason why I am very content to stay away for chronographs.
     
  19. 10H10 Dec 8, 2016

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    Buy a Sicura, you will have the same look for a very low price ;)