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UG Compax 22522

  1. jsflog

    jsflog Dec 24, 2017

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    Hi all,
    Just got this.
    Compax with 37 mm and very good dial condition.
    I believe dial is original.
    Serial number an model reference is engraved on inside case back.
    The ref. I have been told is 22522, I believe that is the Film Compax ref.
    On Sala book I found that ref with other Dial, a black one.
    Your comments much appreciated particularly if his dial and case watch.
    More pics to follow.
    Merry Christmas to All of you

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  2. Oku

    Oku Dec 24, 2017

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    Congrats, great condition!
    I am a little bit afraid of dibsing as it can happen more quickly than expected as we know ;)
    but whatsoever: Dibs!
    Merry Christmas!
     
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  3. Larry S Ω 2

    Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 24, 2017

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    Need to see the innards I’m afraid ... however nothing sets off alarm bells.
     
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  4. jsflog

    jsflog Dec 25, 2017

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    Hi All
    Attached inside case back marks and movement pics.
    I think the case and dial are correct
    The movement will need service and also a rubi replaced.
    Anyone else have seen this reference without being the Film Compax?
    Have a nice Christmas day.
    Thanks 20171225_151121.jpg 20171225_151231.jpg 20171225_123442.jpg
     
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  5. Larry S Ω 2

    Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 25, 2017

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    Case references have zero to do with dials. Everything looks good ... the dial and the case back are appropriate for the SN . Hands are fine. Nice watch!
     
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  6. Vitezi Ω 1

    Vitezi Dec 25, 2017

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    I like the "Mileage" scale. :thumbsup:
    Don't typically see that.
     
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  7. jsflog

    jsflog Dec 25, 2017

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    Thanks for the feedback
    Much appreciated
    Hi
    Thanks for the comments.
    I agree with you about the scale.
    Not common
    Probably made for the American market
     
  8. Florent

    Florent Dec 25, 2017

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    Perfectly original and fine watch
    Congrats :)

    (DIBS;))
     
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  9. Vitezi Ω 1

    Vitezi Dec 25, 2017

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    Possibly, although I recall that the UK (and many other countries) generally transitioned from imperial to metric units in the late 1960s, so presumably watches made before then could have gone to those markets as well.
     
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  10. waXology

    waXology Dec 25, 2017

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    Lovely! congrats!
     
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  11. Northernman Ω 2

    Northernman Lemaniac Dec 25, 2017

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    ::love::
     
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  12. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 26, 2017

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    But then they changed their minds? The export marking on the balance bridge looks odd. Close up please?
     
  13. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 26, 2017

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    I'll challenge that as an overstatement. I'd be pretty suspicious of any Film Compax that WASN'T a ref 22522, for example. And certain case references tend to be Medicos, and others not, and certain Compurs, and certain Uni-Compaxes.

    In this case, I will agree that not all 22522s are Film-Compaxes. However, all the 22522s from this serial number range (n=5 including this one), including a 1714506 (just 6 numbers away) ARE Film Compaxes, except for this one and one obvious redial. The examples that are not are in different serial number ranges, at least according to the ones I have written down. FWIW.
     
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  14. jsflog

    jsflog Dec 26, 2017

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    Sorry
    Can not take pictures to the movement.
    Probably on weekend or when the watch goes to the SPA.
    Should I be worried about this watch?
    Do you consider it is a Franken?
    Thanks
     
  15. LouS Ω 2

    LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 26, 2017

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    I wouldn't worry if I were in your shoes. My statement comes from pretty limited data, and that is undoubtedly an original UG dial. At the very very worst, it is a factory replacement dial, and at the best, it is entirely original. I doubt anyone will ever be able to say for sure one way or another, but everyone will agree it is a very attractive watch.
     
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  16. jsflog

    jsflog Dec 26, 2017

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    Thanks for the feedback.
    As soon as I have better movement pics I will post them here.
    Cheers
     
  17. Larry S Ω 2

    Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 26, 2017

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    Damn ... well @LouS has proven once again that there are no absolute rules of thumb when it comes to UG. That said this is a great watch!
     
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