UG Tri-Compax 12552

jsflog

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

After my watchmaker intervention it become like this

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

Carlton-Browne

Cousins also stock them and I believe AF (the Swiss toolmaker) also make some.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/female-0180mm-5mm-to-24mm-iso-swiss?code=FEM18

Carlton-Browne

Thanks. I suspect that it wouldn't be too difficult to splay out the ends a little to squeeze them onto slightly thicker lug posts but obviously at the risk of increasing the chance of failure. Is it just me or do the modern variants all look inferior to the originals?