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UG Uni-Compax -- Another "is this a redial?" question!

  1. Mr.Cairo Jun 11, 2016

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    Hi guys,

    In looking to slowly start a small vintage collection, I stumbled upon an offer for this Uni-Compax. Seems to me the crown may not be original, but what about the dial? Looks fine to me at first view, but I'm hardly experienced enough in these sort of things to make a safe bet and purchase the watch. Your opinions would therefore be greatly appreciated. Who knows, my wallet may be saved in the process :)

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  2. ELV web Jun 11, 2016

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    Crown surely not original so is the chronograph hand, I also have high doubts for the dial too. Do you have the picture of the case back (outer and inner), it feels like a put together watch (aka Frankenstein with a fake dial) with out the reference number on the case back to check....
     
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  3. Mr.Cairo Jun 11, 2016

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    Here you go:

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  4. Dre Jun 11, 2016

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    Crown +1
    Redial, wrong chrono hand
     
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  5. ELV web Jun 11, 2016

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    +1 This assessment, case looks genuine (preference and case back). The dial is quite interesting though, I would lean towards redial but on a second look the texture and all I have not seen before also looks quite well done....
     
  6. Mr.Cairo Jun 11, 2016

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  7. Mr.Cairo Jun 11, 2016

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    The listing says they serviced the movement in their workshop. Perhaps they added the crown as well, possibly the hand. The dial texture is what threw me as well; something didn't feel right but I figured the dial could maybe be original.
     
  8. Diabolik Jun 12, 2016

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    registers - note round 3's, should have a flat 3 ....

    It is one of the better redial though!


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  9. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Jun 12, 2016

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    Another redial tell: show me another UG chrono with that grainy texture on the dial.
     
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