UG bi-compax discussion/help

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Kay995

·Jun 20, 2020

Hello everyone, Im new to collecting universal genève. I wanted to get some knowledge on vintage UG. I'm looking at a Bi-Compax caliber 285 made in the 50s An wondering the differences in uni-compax/compur. Are they just the same just different dials, sizes and caliber's?

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ELV web

·Jun 20, 2020

Redial, movement looks pretty bad. I think you should go through the threads in this forum and/or buy a sala book.

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bgrisso

·Jun 21, 2020

Kay995

Hello everyone, Im new to collecting universal genève. I wanted to get some knowledge on vintage UG. I'm looking at a Bi-Compax caliber 285 made in the 50s An wondering the differences in uni-compax/compur. Are they just the same just different dials, sizes and caliber's?

yikes! Don’t buy a UG Chrono without doing a ton more research !

 

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Kay995

·Jun 21, 2020

bgrisso

yikes! Don’t buy a UG Chrono without doing a ton more research !

I'm glad I posted here before buying it. it's a frankenstian watch non original case, non original dial, I'm assuming the movement is the same. I had a feeling something was not right when I saw the $900.00 price tag.

 

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Kay995

·Jun 21, 2020

ELV web

Redial, movement looks pretty bad. I think you should go through the threads in this forum and/or buy a sala book.

Where do I find this book?

 

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ELV web

·Jun 21, 2020

http://www.librouniversal.it/acquista_-_buy_now.html

 

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Larry S

·Jun 22, 2020·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

You saw the price and alarms went off. Good. Collectible Uni Compax or Compur sell for far more. UG fans here took about a nano second to reject this watch. You need to train yourself to do that. Sala plus this forum will help you get there. Be aware that on occasion we have hung juries on some models. Do not venture into this market until you have done your homework. The good stuff is in collections. There is a lot of junk out on e bay, etc. The other point, is that you need access to a good watchmaker with a strong parts network.

 

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Kay995

·Jul 11, 2020

Thanks for the advice, I'm looking at a dato-compax only thing is I need to have the dial redone professionally Any ideas on where I can get this done? And how much it will cost?