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Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

  1. Oku Aug 30, 2020

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    really depemds on what you are looking for:
    case material, chronograph or time only, size?
    A 37mm UG chronograph in SS or gold will be very difficult if not impossible to find in good shape, a chrome cased or one with weatered dial not so. Time only watches are much more easy to find for that price.
    So you really need to specify what you are looking for.
     
  2. Oku Aug 30, 2020

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    depends on the service and the watchmaker. Some watches are serviced, some are "serviced".
     
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  3. jumpingsecond Aug 30, 2020

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    Amazing that they went through all the trouble and didn't bother to research the Ref #s.
    123456-2 lol
     
  4. bgrisso Aug 30, 2020

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    I think it’s near impossible to come up with standard pricing for UG, I was just throwing around some figures for an OS Tri, based on what I have paid or sold parts for, but that’s just me, it’s possible others here wouldn’t agree on these numbers at all. Once you factor in the case size (small, med, large), case material (18k rose/yellow, 14k, Plated rose/yellow, SS), case style, and condition, you have so many variables it’s probably a fools errand to try and make generalized pricing.

    I think it’s much better/accurate to look at specific examples and avoid broad discussions.
     
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  5. bgrisso Aug 30, 2020

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    if documentation is provided of the service then I would factor in the amount paid. If a full service is needed I would factor in 750 to 1k, assuming no parts are needed. It seems people in Europe pay less, but that’s my ballpark in the states.
     
  6. bgrisso Aug 30, 2020

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    lots of TDMP have Swiss. I’ve never done a comprehensive study across models.
     
  7. bgrisso Aug 30, 2020

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    I think you are in non-chrono budget. Perhaps a nice monodatic or polerouter with patience and luck. Or there are many other nice time only UG, less well known and priced than these two models.
     
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  8. Dan S Aug 30, 2020

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    I was also thinking time-only models without a particular model name. I think he's in the ballpark for $1200.
     
  9. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Aug 30, 2020

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    Dunno, after all the years I’ve been looking at these watches, It feels like the upper point of a $1K range for what is basically a parts watch.
     
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  10. Kay995 Aug 30, 2020

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    Yes it was the brand you had stated my apologies for the confusion.
    If you have $1200 look on Chrono24 there are a few nice vintage time only UGs for around that price but look closely and do some research. Some have original dials some redials some polished beyond belief some not. I always post here if I’m not sure about a watches original condition. Happy hunting am good luck.
     
  11. Kay995 Aug 30, 2020

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    Seems they should stick to selling car parts not watches. Lol
     
  12. CafeRacer Aug 31, 2020

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    Ill admit i was a little disappointed that they didnt make it 123456-7 :p
     
  13. Kay995 Sep 6, 2020

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    Hello everyone, this watch isn’t on eBay but on a auction website that’s similar in ways. I was the winning bidder an got this watch for around 270 dollars. I’m wondering if anyone could help point out some flaws maybe? the watch looks like it’s in pretty good condition over all and hasn’t been polished to death. If anyone could help me out I’d appreciate it. Thanks
     
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  14. Lurk41 Sep 6, 2020

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    Looks already quite polished to me TBH... Dial not in a good shape and I find it weird to have the case back with a logo from a different era than the dial one. It could be transitional though, 1.5M serial dates the watch around the logo change
     
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  15. Mr.Bliss Sep 6, 2020

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    Agree completely Lurk41, not a great find
     
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  16. Kay995 Sep 6, 2020

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    Hey thanks, the price says it all really being so cheap. I was thinking the same about the dial but thinking maybe it’s the plexiglass that is scratched that makes it look like that guess I’ll have to wait till it’s in my hands.
     
  17. Carlton-Browne Sep 6, 2020

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    A pretty poor re-dial - on the plus side it shouldn't be that hard to find a loose dial for a cal 262.
     
  18. Kay995 Sep 6, 2020

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    Man... I can’t wait till the Sala book it back in stock so I can know for sure about these things. I’m not to familiar with this model and don’t really know the correctness of it. Thought it didn’t look to bad but jeez thanks guys.
     
  19. Woops Sep 6, 2020

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    This watch has popped up again here priced at a premium;

    https://bulangandsons.com/collectio...ve-chronograph-tri-compax-18kt-rose-gold-w947

    No mention of any recent case repair in the listing though....

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  20. Diabolik Sep 6, 2020

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