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  1. gop76 Apr 3, 2017

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    I believe so, i don't see any signs of franken or recasing. The movement matches the case perfectly and the case is equal in the three examples.

    Maybe it was a showcase watch (it was very unusual the use of a crystal back in the era...), with the intention to prove that the microtor movement (a novelty back then) was an automatic movement so efficient that even could be used in a pocket watch (just like the Eterna did with the Eterna Golfer)

    But i would love to ear other opinions...
     
  2. gop76 Apr 3, 2017

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    Yes, the 218 was an evolution of the 215 and the 218-2 was a 218 with date
     
  3. Luisg73 Apr 5, 2017

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  4. Florent Apr 6, 2017

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    Nice job, but I think we got it. There is no need to post the video three times in different topic ;)
     
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  5. Beepos Apr 6, 2017

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    @Luisg73 congatulations! Glad you could find the correct parts
     
  6. dsolmei Apr 8, 2017

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    Hello All,

    What are your thoughts on this polerouter:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/282416691788?_trksid=p2055359.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:ITPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    The hands and dial look evenly aged. The patina looks to be appropriate for its age.

    The case back looks a little more crisp that what I typically expect, and I don't know if UG signed the crown on Polerouter dates during the time that this watch was made.

    Thoughts? Expertise is appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
  7. LaurentBxl Apr 8, 2017

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    I think the crown should be signed as the watch is from the 60's.
     
  8. dsolmei Apr 8, 2017

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    I know there is a good reference on Polerouter dial text on this forum. It would be nice to have something similar for crowns and casebacks.
     
  9. gop76 Apr 8, 2017

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    The crown should be signed, crystal is a replacement, lume on dial and hands has degraded in an, imo, not very atractive way, logo on caseback with better definition than usual (wich is somehow strange in watch that looks having many miles on wrist), movement, far from pristine but, acceptable.
     
  10. Hijak Apr 8, 2017

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    IMO it looks pretty good. Don't think the crown and crystal are a big deal and case looks good overall...at the current price ($475) not a bad deal. Just my two cents.:)
     
  11. Mods I'm not really an ΩF mod but I play one on TV Apr 8, 2017

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    And I think the lugs look sharp and really like the finish on the internal bezel.
     
  12. rahilb Apr 9, 2017

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    http://www.ebay.it/itm/132151365240Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

    What do you think of this polerouter date?
     
  13. LaurentBxl Apr 9, 2017

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    It is sold already...
     
  14. Oku Apr 9, 2017

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    I like the sellers sense of humour: Item condition: "very good"
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/111725222902Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
  15. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 9, 2017

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    The lume is minty....colored.
     
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  16. Moahunter Apr 9, 2017

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    Makes a change from "Rare".
     
  17. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Apr 9, 2017

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    There are things one wishes they could un see....
     
  18. krisztian_andre Apr 9, 2017

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  19. krisztian_andre Apr 9, 2017

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  20. ELV web Apr 9, 2017

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    Unfortunately, it is redialed