Universal Compur Estate Sale Find

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knafel1983

·Jun 13, 2019

Finally getting some progress photos.

 

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septentrio

·Jun 13, 2019

That is going in the right direction! Keep us posted 😀

 

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billving

·Jun 13, 2019

I like it

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 13, 2019

Still needs some fine tuning, he said.

 

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bgrisso

·Jun 13, 2019

nice, can't wait to see this one done !

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 24, 2019

The lugs all finished, fabricated in 14k rose gold by Peter Wuischpard.

 

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Radiumpassion

·Jun 24, 2019

What can I say. It looks great👍

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 24, 2019

The lug on the left in picture 2 is slightly misaligned. But I'm still very pleased.

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 24, 2019

More pictures

 

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ConElPueblo

·Jun 24, 2019

That's a great result - bravo on a good job bringing this one back from the dead! FINALLY a "Frankenstein" on Omegaforums I fully approve of 😁

 

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Diabolik

·Jun 24, 2019

Fully approve ... great job

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 24, 2019

It was 5 months and $468 to fabricate those lugs. They are solid 14k rose gold. So excited to see the final results. Now my watchmaker needs to service it.

 

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Deafboy

·Jun 24, 2019·His Holiness Puer Surdus

ConElPueblo

That's a great result - bravo on a good job bringing this one back from the dead! FINALLY a "Frankenstein" on Omegaforums I fully approve of 😁

It's ironic that a forum where collectors frown the slightest rejuvenation of a watch would achieve some consensus in regards to this case rebuilding. Personally, I approve. 😁

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 24, 2019

Deafboy

It's ironic that a forum where collectors frown the slightest rejuvenation of a watch would achieve some consensus in regards to this case rebuilding. Personally, I approve. 😁

There comes a point when it's necessary. And why not bring it back, considering it was a $1 yard sale find. I think there needs to be more appreciation for restoration, as some rare vintage watches are ticking time bombs.

Edited: Jun 24, 2019

 

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Wuza72

·Jun 24, 2019

Great result 👍

Did you spend more than the $200 ?

 

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Wuza72

·Jun 24, 2019

Wuza72

Great result 👍

Did you spend more than the $200 ?

….. for the case restoration 😀

 

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knafel1983

·Jun 24, 2019

Wuza72

….. for the case restoration 😀

Clarification, my dad paid $1 for it. I paid him $200. Yes, the lug work was $468. I'll probably have $800-$850 in it when it's done.

Edited: Jun 24, 2019

 

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Larry S

·Jun 24, 2019·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

The definition of barn find for sure.

 

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Larry S

·Jun 24, 2019·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

knafel1983

There comes a point when it's necessary. And why not bring it back, considering it was a $1 yard sale find. I think there needs to be more appreciation for restoration, as some rare vintage watches are ticking time bombs.

Especially brands like UG. There will come a time when restoration and fabrication are the only avenues left. I love the work.

 

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Dan S

·Jun 24, 2019

knafel1983

There comes a point when it's necessary. And why not bring it back, considering it was a $1 yard sale find. I think there needs to be more appreciation for restoration, as some rare vintage watches are ticking time bombs.

Of course. There was no alternative in this situation.