Hello All.

New to this forum.

Thoughts on this Tri-Compax Calibre 287 1940s?

 

Stunning, but would be great if it is steel rather than plated! anyhow, really stunning.

 

Wow that is a nice looking watch!
"1 1XX XXX" should date the watch from 45-46.
Based on that, moonphase with the face is correct, unsigned crown should be too (from what I recently learnt from Jordan ).
I am concerned a bit by font difference between day and month registers.
Also, not 100% sure about the dial as it seems in exceptional condition (too good to be true?)... Maybe the day counter... Just a feeling, not sure!
I am waiting for more knowledgeable people to give their thoughts.
@jordn, what about indented registers?
And as @ELV web said, too bad it is gold plated and not steel!
Nicolas

 

It's nice to see a great example with all of the correct parts instead of the junk we usually see here. Bigger 37mm case as well.

The watch probably lived in a safe in a country with temperate climate. Just curious, does the red dot next to 7 o clock bother you guys as much as it does me? Oh no my ocd is acting up again. Gotta take my pills ....

 

On the contrary, it is the tiny imperfection that makes the piece perfect, like the hairline crack in the Ming vase.

 

are you talking about this one?

 

Really nice watch welcome to the forum!!

 

@MMMD I think the Japanese would call it Wabi-Sabi (侘寂)

 

Yes, wabi. Impermanence is beautiful. Everything changes, say the Buddhists. Πάντα ρει says Heraclitus. Omnia mutantur. And it's beautiful... until it changes too much...

 

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I didn't even notice it until you mentioned!