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Universal Geneve Tricompax- A redial?

  1. johngage Apr 27, 2014

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    Dear All, Was thinking of buying this Tri-Compax, could you let me know if its a redial? Thank you.
     
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  2. timeismoney Apr 27, 2014

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    The proportion of the indexes are certainly off, I would lean towards redial. The hands are also not correct.
     
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  3. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 27, 2014

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    Strongy favor redial on this one. I also do not believe that the hands are original.
     
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  4. rolokr Apr 27, 2014

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    In my UG Tri-compax experience it does not seem like a %100 original dial in my opinion !
    Roland
     
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  5. woodwkr2 Apr 27, 2014

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    Looks like a redial. Hands are likely replacements. Replacement crown.
     
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  6. johngage Apr 27, 2014

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    Thank you so much for all the advice...My suspicion was first aroused when i noticed the Universal Geneve lettering was inside the moonphase. In the pictures on this forum they are all beneath the moonphase. Again, many thanks !
     
  7. johngage Apr 27, 2014

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    What do you think about this one?
     
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  8. johngage Apr 27, 2014

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    Can any of you recommend a shop or website where I can find an unredialed UG tricompax? Thank you once again.
     
  9. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 27, 2014

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    I like it, although I'm not committing myself without a sharper pic. There is a lot right about it though.
     
  10. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 27, 2014

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    Friend, there's no magic source for great watches. We all sift through tons of dross to find our gems. And you'd be wise not to cede judgment about originality to any dealer - that's a guaranteed way to get burned. Start sifting yourself, develop your eye and your judgment, and soon you'll have the watch you're looking for. A lot of the fun is in the hunt.
     
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  11. johngage Apr 27, 2014

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    Wise advice...you are absolutely right...the hunt is definitely part of the pleasure...
     
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  12. rolokr Apr 28, 2014

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    Looks pretty good, but like Lou said without a better picture, its hard to tell, but I lean towards original!
    Registers should have concentric circles.
     
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  13. johngage May 8, 2014

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    Dear All,

    Would really appreciate the opinions of the experts here on whether this dial is authentic. Thank you in advance...
     
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  14. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist May 8, 2014

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    Man those are low-resolution photos, but definitely a redial.
     
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  15. ELV web May 8, 2014

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    Redial plus it does look like one of the franken I miserably and unknowingly T_T took position of. These cal 291 for triple calendars, one better pop the case back to see the movement signature to be sure. If you can pop the back for people to see too then they can better help you.
     
  16. johngage May 8, 2014

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    Thank you for all the advice, am including extra pics including the movement...
     
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  17. ELV web May 8, 2014

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    The movement feels wrong, and looks exactly like the franken I own. You can look up proper cal 291 on the web and you will clearly see the signature on this movement seems misplaced (also the deep polish at the edge close to the signature is a give away).
     
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  18. johngage May 9, 2014

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    Would be very grateful for opinions on this watch...Thank you
     
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  19. woodwkr2 May 10, 2014

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    Looks like another redial to my eye.
     
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  20. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member May 10, 2014

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    Yes, agree redial.