Universal Geneve Compax - Untouched dial ?

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Hello everybody,

I never owned a Universal Geneve but I am a huge fan of the brand, I have now in my radar one polerouter with tropical dial that I can purchase but also this model:

I don't know a lot about compax, so do you think it's an original black dial and also what's the fair value of this model?

Thanks for you answers.

 
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Very nice. Looks good except the missing tail on the chrono sweep hand. Also the minute totalizer hand is shorter than the others, not sure about that. Jeanneret case although not in a style that is worth an additional premium. Would be good to see a pic of the caseback exterior, is there any kind of marking?
Size is a major factor in value, what is the case diameter in MM without crown?
Also the service history is a factor in price.
 
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In my opinion,the 386 caliber always matches the Compur 30 and Compax 30,while the 385 matches the Uweco and Berthoud.
 
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Thank you for all your answers.
I asked that to the the seller, I will come back to you with the answers.
 
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As far as the hands are concerned, the tail of the large chrono hand is missing. As for the other hands, they seem fine to him. T he chrono is very old, he can't say it hasn't been replaced over the years... the case is 35mm excluding the crown. Here's a photo of the case back
 
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The chronograph is all in order:Compax 30,ref. 12421(the sweep hand has lost its tail). Sorry,I didn't see the 30,partially hidden by the hands.
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I have the option to have it for around 2200 Euros, Do you think it worth it ?
 
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That's not a crazy price, IMO. I would probably buy it. The dial is very nice.
 
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I have the option to have it for around 2200 Euros, Do you think it worth it ?

quite reasonable IMO
 
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quite reasonable IMO
+1…Good deal for a black dial. With patience and a good watchmaker you might be able to source and replace that chrono hand. For now though its presentable.
 
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If the watch doesn’t have to be sent internationally, ask that the lizard strap be included in the sale. Whoever paired it with that watch has good taste.
 
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If the watch doesn’t have to be sent internationally, ask that the lizard strap be included in the sale. Whoever paired it with that watch has good taste.
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