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Universal Geneve FS, the "other” railway watch

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these are my two, both the later c case
These are physically large watches bigger than other C Cases of their era, larger than a Omega Cosmic or Constellation or the Longines Admirals of their day
 
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I am very grateful that I can finally contribute to this thread:

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Razor sharp case edges, original crown and a pristine dial for an absolute steal of a price. Very bad pictures of the seller scared many people off I guess but I was really lucky.
 
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Thank you very much @yvrclimber ! I will have it serviced at my watchmaker as I don't know the previous service history and I'll need to find a nice strap for it. Then its good to go, I am very glad to have found such a great example in immaculate, all original condition. 😎
 
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@Meya if you are on IG, there is a #ferroviefriday hashtag a few avid UG FS collectors have used. If you want to find others with an interest, advice, photos, etc. Not super active, but it's a path.

And of course, this thread.
 
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yvrclimber yvrclimber
@Meya if you are on IG, there is a #ferroviefriday hashtag a few avid UG FS collectors have used. If you want to find others with an interest, advice, photos, etc. Not super active, but it's a path.

And of course, this thread.

Thank you very much, I am following now on Instagram.😎
 
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M Meya
I am very grateful that I can finally contribute to this thread:

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Razor sharp case edges, original crown and a pristine dial for an absolute steal of a price. Very bad pictures of the seller scared many people off I guess but I was really lucky.
Is the original FS cases fully polished? Any brushed elements? I've seen sooo many variations....
The reason I ask is that I'm planning to take a little "Cape Cod Polishing Cloth" to the case 😀
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Mister2kris Mister2kris
Is the original FS cases fully polished? Any brushed elements? I've seen sooo many variations....
The reason I ask is that I'm planning to take a little "Cape Cod Polishing Cloth" to the case 😀
I can only comment on the Mk II variation of the Ferrovie dello Stato but yes - this is definitely fully polished.
 
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I can only comment on the Mk II variation of the Ferrovie dello Stato but yes - this is definitely fully polished.
Awesomeness! Thanks for the reply 😀.
 
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Just received watch from @watch_er !! Decisions… decisions…. Mark 2 is a total strap monster 😀. Super happy!

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Congratulations! It is indeed a real strap monster wnd looks great on almost everything!
 
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