Funny, I've bought and sold a few classic cars. I would never buy one from a dealer, only a private seller (and preferably the original owner). The more I read about vintage watch sellers, the more I am inclined to apply the same rules.

 

They had the same model up for sale about a year ago - not in as good condition, it had been touched up in the aqua part of the dial. That part stood out, and was enough to deter me from buying, but it traded quickly anyway. I think that one was high 30s, something like $37k.

 

the EWC example has some serious provenance. didn't hit me until just now, but i bought a watch from a fellow collector almost 4 years ago, and when i met him to pick it up, he was wearing that exact UG. he had just bought it a few months prior if i recall correctly - from who, i won't say, but suffice it to say, not sure there is a number that would surprise me...

 

Tease ...

 

that exact UG, how could you know this 4 years later?

 

Maybe because there aren’t that many examples of these UGs trading hands. And especially more memorable there’s certain patina or wear characteristics?

 

the watch is like new

 

Unfortunately original owners of 40' and 50' vintage ug watches are hard to find due to the fact that they must be about 90 years old ...

 

i think if you did this. . you wouldn't own very many vintage watches. if any

 

Ha. Actually I don't. This is only partly to blame

 

The watch that EW sold is an outstanding almost NOS example. I know the new owner of the watch, I thought about purchasing it but a collector beat me to it. I don't believe this watch has been worn much if not at all, whether or not its the same watch discussed earlier that someone saw someone wearing, well we wont know. But i'd have to think the EW example probably has not seen a wrist, and given the new owners tastes and preferences, I doubt it's been worn before either or he wouldn't have bought it. Just my .02

 

yes it was pretty sweet watch...still had the stickers on the back, so if it was worn it wasnt worn long.

 

I bought my Compax 22295.1 in the late 50's, I'm 81.
Anyone want to make me an offer?

 

Thanks... but that assumes I like the 40' and 50' watches... Since I prefer my watches (and cars) from the late 60s maybe I'll have better luck