Universal Geneve FS, the "other” railway watch

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bardamu

·Mar 2, 2022

Here is my MKI that showed up yesterday in the mail 😀

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Apr 10, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·May 18, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

Just received my mk2 today! I can’t push myself to collect the mk3, so I’m considering this collection completed.

And paired with the mk1. Comparing the dials, you may be able to see the mk1 dial has patinated and taken a slight beige-ish tone whereas the mk2 is stark white. The mk2 dial is pristine.

It’s a shame about the tooling marks on the mk2 but… oh well.

and on the wrist. The sun has gone down so I can’t get a direct light shot

But in this image, you can see just how patinated the mk1 dial has become. I absolutely love it

 

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Zohar Melamed

·Jun 23, 2022

Just got my series 2 from Italy today. what a lovely thing. So easy on the eye and elegant.

 

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bardamu

·Jun 23, 2022

Nice specimen @Zohar Melamed , congrats!

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Jun 23, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

Been wearing the mk1 for the last couple of days 😀

 

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Cos270

·Jun 24, 2022

You guys are a bunch of enablers! I just found a V2 on chrono24 for a good deal, recently serviced for under $500! Will post pics once it comes in.

 

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Zohar Melamed

·Jun 24, 2022

C Cos270

You guys are a bunch of enablers! I just found a V2 on chrono24 for a good deal, recently serviced for under $500! Will post pics once it comes in.

Congrats. I did see that recently and thought it was a bargain given it was serviced.

 

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Cos270

·Jun 24, 2022

Z Zohar Melamed

Congrats. I did see that recently and thought it was a bargain given it was serviced.

Thanks for the positive reinforcement 😉. I was a little hesitant because it was so cheap, but from everything I could see, it appears genuine. Maybe a little rough around the edges, but that's ok with me!

 

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Zohar Melamed

·Jun 24, 2022

Any UK based owners who can recommend / connect me with someone who can service this lovely watch ?

Cheers
Zohar

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Jun 24, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

Scarecrow Boat

Been wearing the mk1 for the last couple of days 😀

And now to the MK2

 

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Zohar Melamed

·Jun 25, 2022

Bold choice of strap. I guess these can handle most straps. Part of the charm.

 

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Scarecrow Boat

·Jun 25, 2022·Burt Macklin, FBI

Z Zohar Melamed

Bold choice of strap. I guess these can handle most straps. Part of the charm.

I shared this picture a couple posts above, but I like wearing my mk2 on colorful straps. It can handle them well.

 

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MarktheTime

·Jun 26, 2022

A railway watch even works well with black tie!

 

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Zohar Melamed

·Jun 27, 2022

I moved mine from the super chunky brown stitched strap it came with to a dark blue oiled strap.
I think the white dial likes a dark strap?

 

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Cos270

·Jun 28, 2022

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I shared this picture a couple posts above, but I like wearing my mk2 on colorful straps. It can handle them well.

I had the same inkling! I'm ordering a blue cork strap for mine 👍

 

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LesXL

·Jul 2, 2022

I put on strap, quite nice combo I find.

 

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Cos270

·Jul 19, 2022

It arrived! It's certainly no show queen, but I got a great deal so I'm still pleased. Now I just need to order a new strap (or two) and a milanese bracelet 😉.

 

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Cos270

·Aug 1, 2022

Will be rocking the milanese until my blue cork strap comes in. Perfect for summer! Now I just need an espresso machine and my Italian role play will be complete!

 

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dafuture

·Aug 11, 2022

I just got mine in the mail yesterday direct from Italy! Mk1, beautiful condition, though interestingly enough someone engraved their name on it above and below the serial number. Di Giorgio, Paolo. Gorgeous watch though, stoked to have nabbed it for $400 (including shipping and US taxes). I'll post pics later; work computers are no fun!