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Hi All,

Just back from a very long stay at the spa, my latest acquisition a Tri-Compax from 1945.
It is the big size at 37mm with the 287 movement.
Dial is in very good condition for it's age.
Now I need to find the proper female spring bars and a suitable strap to match the dial and hands.
Distance between lugs is 19mm, so it is not a standard size I presume
Any comments much appreciated, but I believe the dial is untouched
Thanks in advance
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Larry S
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Great example ... all original parts is very tough to find.
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Ps ... matte blue alligator.
 
Florent
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Congrats for this piece, I would wear it a lot 😀

+1 for matte blue alligator 😉
 
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My watch says Hi on its Hirsch Matte
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Blue Gator strap.

Yours will look amazing.
 
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Larry S Larry S
My watch says Hi on its Hirsch Matte
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Blue Gator strap.

Yours will look amazing.
Hi,

Thanks for the suggestion.

Yours has a lovely strap and buckle😉

Thanks for all the positive feedback
 
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Very nice. 19mm is normal strap size for oversized tri, at least on mine....
 
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Very nice. 19mm is normal strap size for oversized tri, at least on mine....
In did,

Distance between lugs is in fact 19mm.

Will a 18mm female spring bars fit, or is it preferable to source ones with 19mm?
Thanks
 
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jsflog jsflog
In did,

Distance between lugs is in fact 19mm.

Will a 18mm female spring bars fit, or is it preferable to source ones with 19mm?
Thanks
18 will be too short. You can get 19mm or have them made.
 
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Hi All,

Thanks for the very positive comments so far, I really appreciate them, particularly when they come from fellows members here that are true lovers of UG.

As I have DIBS from some members, I consider that is relevant that you are aware that the hour hand as been rewelded.

When I got the watch the hand was like this

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After my watchmaker intervention it become like this

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I consider that not be a major flaw, as it is easier (relatively speaking) to find a hour hand, I presume it would be more difficult to find a minute hand or a central chrono hand.

But I want you to be aware before confirming your DIBS.

Hand was rewelded with gold, and not with another material, so corrosion problems will occur.

Rather than that, movement including chrono works well, resets properly, and was completely overhauled by my watchmaker.

Thanks
 
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Sorry guys,

I meant

"Hand was rewelded with gold, and not with another material, so corrosion problems will not occur."
 
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