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  1. Oku Nov 21, 2016

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    Hello together,
    what do the experts think of this tri?
    I am a little bit irritated by the thicker font of the minute sub dial and that the 31 of the day is not red.
    Anything else?
    Thanks in advance!
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  2. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 25, 2016

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    Case back? Reference #? I don't like the printing either.
     
  3. Sanmilc Nov 25, 2016

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    Something is wrong, there is different fonts and numbers sizes…. pass
     
  4. Oku Nov 25, 2016

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    Sorry, I was in a hurry that day:
    Ref: 12295,
    Case 1446929
    someone paid 5000 Euros for that watch
     
  5. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    It does appear the same as the 12295/1 in sala but that can be a redial also. But it's pretty close. The minut counter font is the same

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  6. MPWATCH Watch Lover Nov 25, 2016

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    Lots of strange differences in the boldness of text. I also think there are spacing issues that you should take into consideration as well. If this is something you are looking into purchasing, I would pass and wait for something with zero questions to arise. Beautiful piece....when everything is in it's proper place.

    Best of luck with your new addition!

    Thomas
     
  7. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    12285

    Same fonts

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  8. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    and a 12286 . So 1 exactly the same as the question above, 2 with variants in outer scale and markers vs arablic. Gotta love that nothing in UG ever matches, but there is a common font in these four at least. The seems to be a common thread...

    Pyramid markers
    2 " square/diamond markers at 12/ 1 at 6
    different font in the minute counter


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  9. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    and I know...too much time on my hands!
     
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  10. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    I do see now also that the dial on the 12285 that I posted from sala and the 12286 above are the same, so really 3 examples of that font
     
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  11. Oku Nov 25, 2016

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    first of all thanks to all!
    It is very interesting. I would have said that is is (partially) repainted.
     
  12. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    Your Welcome. I just looked up some quick info, let a few of the real experts weigh in. I am surely not anywhere near the level of collectors on this forum! They've saved me from a few mistakes.
     
  13. MPWATCH Watch Lover Nov 25, 2016

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    I stand corrected, not very familiar with UG. Took a stab at it though! Billving, thank you for shedding more light on this piece and it's originality. Learned a lot from your input!

    Best,

    Thomas
     
  14. Rman Nov 25, 2016

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    One giveaway is the calendar numbers and how they crowd the moonphase.
     
  15. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 25, 2016

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    Thanks Bill. Too busy to check today. UG is maddening in their inconsistency! Remember though that some of these images in Sala are redials. I would not be a buyer at 5000 euro due to dial condition. But then I am spoiled by my OF watch sources. :whistling:
     
  16. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    I would agree with that. Awfully close.
     
  17. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    I know. It does make it interesting and that's why I default to checking here.
     
  18. billving Nov 25, 2016

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    Though the 122295/1 from sala has the same tightness in the upper twenties (can't see the 1). Maybe it's the same watch?