Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

filmir · Feb 9, 2020

Burr
At least two to my knowledge, the one without a tachymeter with this reference is the one I’ve seen more often. I believe there are some questions/debate on the particular reference in the eBay post as many had initially thought this dial variation was only found on later references

Thanks. I noticed some differences on the moonphase subdial when compared with others with the tachymeter. That is why I was asking. If there was a third version...

CaptainWinsor · Feb 9, 2020

Dan S
I'm not sure I understand either, but I looked this up in case it helps.

I’m old and even I know what the straight dope means.

Dan S · Feb 9, 2020

CaptainWinsor
I’m old and even I know what the straight dope means.

I thought I did too, but it didn't make any sense in the context of the post. So I looked it up, and confirmed it didn't make sense. 😉

Burr · Feb 9, 2020

Larry S
And this...cal 267 ...smaller case. From Ben...View attachment 924721

Nice, strap! Where is it from?

Cafecruiser · Feb 9, 2020

Duracuir1
Many of the names in this thread (BGrisso, for example) are genuine authorities on UG (not me though). I will check with these guys before spending good cash on my next UG. Welcome!

Thanks for the advise, I will surely do ask around. There are not many UG enthusiasts around me and they think I’m rather foolish to spend money on UG

Larry S · Feb 9, 2020

Burr
Nice, strap! Where is it from?

Its a no name. Its on an Aaron Bespoke distressed blue now.

rahilb · Feb 12, 2020

Dead Link/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.it/ulk/itm/174185085648

Is this a redial? It thought it looked nice, but then I noticed the 45 and 15 have bled into the subdials. Really cool engraving on this one.

bgrisso · Feb 12, 2020

rahilb
Dead Link/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.it/ulk/itm/174185085648

Is this a redial? It thought it looked nice, but then I noticed the 45 and 15 have bled into the subdials. Really cool engraving on this one.

That’s a very nice spillman 22409

rolokr · Feb 19, 2020

CaptainWinsor
I’m old and even I know what the straight dope means.

Dope can mean really good and or very good in the Urban Dictionary.

Duracuir1 · Feb 22, 2020

My new UG! Bought on EBay and very proud! Seller said it looked hardly used. I am the new UG expert around here. BGrisso! B Shmisso! Larry S? Come on! See me for the ultimate tips on UG... behold!

Haha! I seriously crapped the bed on this one! Working on getting my money back. Dear UG experts, I am of course joking with tail between my legs. The watch had a decent buckle... to be continued.

rosspo · Feb 22, 2020

Duracuir1
My new UG! Bought on EBay and very proud! Seller said it looked hardly used. I am the new UG expert around here. BGrisso! B Shmisso! Larry S? Come on! See me for the ultimate tips on UG... behold!

Haha! I seriously crapped the bed on this one! Working on getting my money back. Dear UG experts, I am of course joking with tail between my legs. The watch had a decent buckle... to be continued.

Straight dope!

Dan S · Feb 22, 2020

Duracuir1
My new UG! Bought on EBay and very proud! Seller said it looked hardly used. I am the new UG expert around here. BGrisso! B Shmisso! Larry S? Come on! See me for the ultimate tips on UG... behold!

Haha! I seriously crapped the bed on this one! Working on getting my money back. Dear UG experts, I am of course joking with tail between my legs. The watch had a decent buckle... to be continued.

Congrats and good luck. 😁

Diabolik · Feb 23, 2020

Just found a pic of the dial printing expert ...

slique12 · Feb 23, 2020

I realize the dial isn't going to be to everyone's taste but all things considered an inexpensive example if you're looking to get into the early multi-colored Compurs.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-...rentrq:72e67b911700aa169c48b01ffffc88a4|iid:1

dafrenchdude · Feb 26, 2020

Hi gents: does this ad look legit to you? The price is good and the watch seems in decent shape. Not sure whether the crown/case back is original and I'd love to see the mechanism, but other than that, seems like a good deal?

What do you think?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254286257635?ViewItem=&item=254286257635

w154 · Feb 26, 2020

Plating is rubbed all the way through at the tips of the lugs. For me this is always a deal-breaker unless you’re buying for parts.

Mazoue · Feb 26, 2020

The case back reference is consistent with the case & dial but the crown is definitely not original.

I completely agree with the comments regarding the plating.

I have a related question about the difference between gold capped and gold plated. When looking at the back of a gold capped bumper Polerouter you can clearly see a thin layer of gold wrapped around the lugs. With this watch, the back of the lugs are also covered in gold - is that enough to conclude that the case is gold plated rather than gold capped? I am assuming here that we know that the watch is not solid gold.

dafrenchdude · Feb 26, 2020

Thanks guys. I'm an almost total noob here - can you explain what you mean regarding the plating on the tip of the lugs?

w154 · Feb 26, 2020

Can you see all the missing material in this area ? It’s worn all the way through the gold plating and back to the base metal of the case. Extremely unattractive in my opinion.

dafrenchdude · Feb 26, 2020

Got it, thanks! You guys are good!

Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

filmir

CaptainWinsor

Dan S

Burr

Cafecruiser

Larry S

rahilb

bgrisso

rolokr

Duracuir1

rosspo

Dan S

Diabolik

slique12

dafrenchdude

w154

Mazoue

dafrenchdude

w154

dafrenchdude

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