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Universal Geneve Triple Date Moonphase Ref 11305

  1. slique12 Dec 9, 2018

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    I've been looking for a nice triple date for a while fully aware that the ones with a moonphase are either rarer, more expensive, or simply too small (most are 32mm) for my tastes. My hunt has been off and on throughout this year, and I had almost stopped actively looking for one when I came across a unique example: A full size (34.5mm) 18k pink gold TDMP with spider lugs, gold dial, and lovely art deco numerals. Suffice it to say I took a punt on it and it arrived yesterday (special thanks to @bgrisso for his advice)

    From the listing:
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    On the wrist, it wears bigger than the size suggests due to the lugs and the pink gold seems to have a warmth that yellow gold simply does not. It's not perfect - the day wheel is in Portuguese instead of English, and there is a tiny pin prick type dent on the dial above 6'o clock. But in the grand scheme of things, I believe these are small issues considering these watches are hard to find with clean original dials and especially in the full size. As a bonus, it also came with it's original brown box. The watch is keeping great time and all functions work as expected.

    I expect to sign off this year with this being my last acquisition. What can I say, sometimes one finds more than what one is looking for. Hope you also find something special to sign off 2018:)

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  2. VNA Dec 9, 2018

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    Beautiful! Congrats
     
  3. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 9, 2018

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    Nice!!!!!!!!
     
  4. qboa Dec 9, 2018

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    I love the color of the dial!
     
  5. Flatfoot Dec 9, 2018

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    Congratulations- the dial is quite appealing.

    Fine way to close out your 2018 acquisitions,
     
  6. merchandiser Dec 9, 2018

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    Very nice watch, congratulations!
     
  7. bgrisso Dec 9, 2018

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    congrats ! glad you are enjoying this one, and the original box is a very nice bonus. I wouldn't worry about the day disc......
     
  8. Tempus Dec 9, 2018

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    Will look great on the wrist....I'm starting to appreciate UGs in gold of recent.
     
  9. zr4484 Dec 10, 2018

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    congratulations on this acquisition
     
  10. valjoux72 Dec 10, 2018

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    Great watch, congrats! That box is very nice too!
     
  11. WhereMadnessLies Dec 10, 2018

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    Congrats, that looks lovely.
     
  12. chronoboy64 Dec 10, 2018

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    Great catch, a real stunner ::love::
     
  13. Woops Dec 10, 2018

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    That’s gorgeous. It’s annoying how the rose gold glow often never quite comes across properly in photographs. I bet in the metal that piece is even more stunning.
     
  14. bimbim1207 Dec 11, 2018

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    This is one gorgeous watch, i love the 2 tone dial and especially the font of the number.
     
  15. jsflog Dec 11, 2018

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    Nice piece. Congrats.
    I refrain from bidding as the watch was on US and seller did not ship it to here.
    Now I regret it...
     
  16. slique12 Dec 11, 2018

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    Thank you all for your kind words. Feeling a bit fortunate to have landed this one. I had it on my wrist for the first time this weekend at the company party and spent half my time staring at the watch:)
     
  17. Dan S Dec 11, 2018

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    Missed this thread until now, but that dial - and the numerals - are very cool. Love it!
     
  18. aap Dec 11, 2018

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    Very very nice! Congratulations man!
     
  19. slique12 Dec 17, 2018

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    Thank you gentlemen!
     
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