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  1. bigsom Aug 18, 2016

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    This watch caught my eye on ebay. Dial looks like it has a lovely even patina. Case looks polished. Movement I think is pretty clean. What do you guys think?
     
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  2. Canuck Aug 18, 2016

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  3. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Aug 18, 2016

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    Looks correct to me, and not over-polished. I have a steel UN auto from around the same period with a similar, albeit different caliber movement.
     
  4. bigsom Aug 18, 2016

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    Thanks for your reply. I'm looking into whether or not UN ever used AS movements.

    I like a lot about the watch, but I'm thinking this might be franken.
     
  5. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Aug 18, 2016

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    They used that caliber. Here's mine; you can see the close similarity. As long as the case back is signed, I see no reason to suspect that the watch is not original.

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  6. dx009 Aug 18, 2016

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    Just a thought. The oscillating wheel is stamped with the UN branding and has the same finish/brushing/polishing patterns as the rest of the movement.
     
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  7. bigsom Aug 18, 2016

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    Thanks for all the advice! The seller wants 1k (seems steep to me).

    Here's the case back engraving. It says Argentina?
     
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  8. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Aug 18, 2016

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    Yes, too expensive. While the watch is likely genuine, Swiss cased vintage watches are preferred by collectors. Also, UN tend to be somewhat overvalued in the market.

    They made top-class chronograph and pocket watches in the early and mid-20th Century, but their wristwatches were typically not extraordinary. I have owned a few, and with patience, it is possible to find nice quality and attractive examples without overpaying,
     
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  9. bigsom Aug 18, 2016

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    Tony, thank you for your valuable insight.

    I was going to offer 750 for the watch, but maybe should be patient if this is really far out of the ballpark.