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·My family is in possession of this watch and we are trying to find out more about it and are interested in possibly selling it to someone who could appreciate it. Can anyone help us??
Universal Geneve Tri-Compax (Ref 52218)
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Jim_
·"In possession of this watch" is an interestingly vague description of this watch's history. Please elaborate on the backstory...I can't be the only one who is curious.
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.What is the provenance as @Jim_ asked? How do you know the reference? Have you had the case opened? Does it run? What follows is what I would suggest a watchmaker do for you…
-Please get it off that terrible bracelet so we can see if the female spring bars/ studs are there.
-You will need to have a watchmaker open the watch to see inner case back and movement.
-Crystal will need replacing and the watch will need an overhaul. As you are wanting to sell, the buyer will prefer to handle this with their watchmaker.
- It’s all correct, 1940’s, dial is clean and a huge plus is the original moon disc. It will clean up well. The wild card at this point is the movement condition. I’d expect it to be ok as I see no water damage.
Overall in this condition, valuation est. $5-7K as is. More if you invest in the service it needs. You can also search E Bay for an idea of past sales. You cannot sell this watch here on OF as there is a post count requirement. E Bay, Chrono 24 are possibilities.
-Please get it off that terrible bracelet so we can see if the female spring bars/ studs are there.
-You will need to have a watchmaker open the watch to see inner case back and movement.
-Crystal will need replacing and the watch will need an overhaul. As you are wanting to sell, the buyer will prefer to handle this with their watchmaker.
- It’s all correct, 1940’s, dial is clean and a huge plus is the original moon disc. It will clean up well. The wild card at this point is the movement condition. I’d expect it to be ok as I see no water damage.
Overall in this condition, valuation est. $5-7K as is. More if you invest in the service it needs. You can also search E Bay for an idea of past sales. You cannot sell this watch here on OF as there is a post count requirement. E Bay, Chrono 24 are possibilities.
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Rhustress
·"In possession of this watch" is an interestingly vague description of this watch's history. Please elaborate on the backstory...I can't be the only one who is curious.
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·Sorry it's so vague. It is my husband's watch. It was given to him by his father. His father told him that the president of a very prominent company in the city we live in owned it. We brought it to a dealer who gave us a reference number, a serial number, and a date of manufacturing of 1948. The jeweler also told us that the case and band were 14 karat gold.
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·The jeweler also wounded up and it worked.
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·I’m surprised the bracelet is 14k. Should be identification marks on the bracelet clasp. Can you take a picture? Don’t think it’s a UG issued bracelet. Regardless it must be removed.
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banders
·Lovely watch!
I'm not convinced the crown is original, but it would be easier to tell with a better photo (Photo from this thread)
Also, it would be nice to see the left side of the case b/c 1) there might be a fun hallmark and 2) sometimes the small, circular pushers used to set the date/month/moon are replaced
I'm not convinced the crown is original, but it would be easier to tell with a better photo (Photo from this thread)
Also, it would be nice to see the left side of the case b/c 1) there might be a fun hallmark and 2) sometimes the small, circular pushers used to set the date/month/moon are replaced
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.I think the unsigned crown might be ok. But yes we need to see the left side.
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·Here are some more pictures for you. Let me know if you need something specific.
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··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.all good. bracelet is actually nicer than i thought.
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