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datniche27 datniche27
Beware of this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-...tor-cal-218-2-with-NOS-OEM-Parts/202630322439

I bought this set (watch + parts) from him on reddit, ultimately had to return it and it's relisted here.

I saw value in it originally being described as including a NOS Polerouter case.

The case was incorrect - from either a Railrouter or Polerouter Electric from what I gathered. He is now describing it as "NOS Polerouter/Railrouter case" but beware, it's not a usual Polerouter case.

If anyone knows the seller personally, I’m trying to contact him as I am interested in that Railrouter crown. I have the right Polerouter crown to offer in trade.
 
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the long scratch was kinda offputting.

Also it went for 7k + didn't it?

$5200 USD, pretty good price IMO
 
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datniche27 datniche27
Beware of this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-...tor-cal-218-2-with-NOS-OEM-Parts/202630322439

I bought this set (watch + parts) from him on reddit, ultimately had to return it and it's relisted here.

I saw value in it originally being described as including a NOS Polerouter case.

The case was incorrect - from either a Railrouter or Polerouter Electric from what I gathered. He is now describing it as "NOS Polerouter/Railrouter case" but beware, it's not a usual Polerouter case.
Thanks for the heads up. The bidding already reached a pretty price. So hopefully someone with the right eyes, that know what they are after is doing the bidding.
 
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Looking at this polerouter https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Univ...931807?hash=item1ccbc7791f:g:1nwAAOSwM7lcf~oj
The seller is high on praise, but is it as pristine as he describes? To my eyes in training, this looks overly polished? I mean, the backcase looks alright but I have seen better. And the edges on the lugs does not look that sharp. Or am I in the wrong here?

No, you're absolutely correct. The whole watch has been polished. The end of the seconds hand seems to be missing too.

Looks good otherwise. I think it might be the larger 20360 rather than the 20357 but it's not clear.

As you say, the seller has really gone to town. What is all that nonsense about the snowflake effect dial?
 
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Mazoue Mazoue
No, you're absolutely correct. The whole watch has been polished. The end of the seconds hand seems to be missing too.

Looks good otherwise. I think it might be the larger 20360 rather than the 20357 but it's not clear.

As you say, the seller has really gone to town. What is all that nonsense about the snowflake effect dial?
I did not even notice the broken seconds hand. Must have been blinded by the incredible snowstorm going on on that dial😁
 
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Wow. The swiss lettering on the chapter ring is epic..

Every time I see that picture I can't help laughing. What were they thinking? It's right up there with my favourite ever redials.
 
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Mazoue Mazoue
Every time I see that picture I can't help laughing. What were they thinking? It's right up there with my favourite ever redials.

Legendary. I would love to see some other work from this shop....
 
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Market is soft right now, interest must be down ? I've posted very nice watches on Omega Forums and eBay at VERY reasonable prices with zero sales.
Economy must not be that good. I'm starting to lose interest a bit myself. Outside of this forum on the street not too many people at least in US can care less about Universal Geneve. Yhe younger generation can care less about them, and older people seem to only know Rolex. The amount of money I have in Universal Geneve is stressful at this point with the soft market. This is just a few from my collection.
 
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Market is soft right now, interest must be down ? I've posted very nice watches on Omega Forums and eBay at VERY reasonable prices with zero sales.
Economy must not be that good. I'm starting to lose interest a bit myself. Outside of this forum on the street not too many people at least in US can care less about Universal Geneve. Yhe younger generation can care less about them, and older people seem to only know Rolex. The amount of money I have in Universal Geneve is stressful at this point with the soft market. This is just a few from my collection.

Lovely watches but perhaps you're struggling to sell because your photos are a little dark and out of focus? I don't like to be a critic but good photos would surely help you shift them quicker
 
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When I post watches for sale, pictures are pretty good. This picture in this post is on the fly !
 
rustynuts
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When I post watches for sale, pictures are pretty good. This picture in this post is on the fly !
They're not that good. Your Tri Compax for example... your photo 670628-538f0c167c8ff84ea94380751dc96d0f.jpg

the same model advertised by menta

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You're not asking the prices Menta is but photos are all we can go on. If the pictures aren't clear or showing what you're selling in a complimentary light, question marks will always remain and it's perhaps a bit optimistic to expect potential buyers to take a punt on a valuable item with little to judge
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rolokr
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I understand, but that isn't the only picture ?
 
billving
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rolokr rolokr
Market is soft right now, interest must be down ? I've posted very nice watches on Omega Forums and eBay at VERY reasonable prices with zero sales.
Economy must not be that good. I'm starting to lose interest a bit myself. Outside of this forum on the street not too many people at least in US can care less about Universal Geneve. Yhe younger generation can care less about them, and older people seem to only know Rolex. The amount of money I have in Universal Geneve is stressful at this point with the soft market. This is just a few from my collection.

Too bad some dealers don't believe that! (market flat) Still crazy prices in some places. Pics when you sell them look fine to me
 
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