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  1. Oku Oct 16, 2020

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    Chapter ring and dial are two different components. While I don't remember how they are fixed within the case, I believe that at least one of the two parts of your watch are not properly installed or loose.
    Concerning the indices and their gap to the chapter ring, it may be that this just seems like this on the pic due to the shadow...
    I may have a signed UG crown for you, but I must have a look tomorrow.
     
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  2. Mister2kris Oct 16, 2020

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    Thanks for the speedy reply!! Yes if u do have a signed crown lemme know! The indices really do have a gap I tried to look at it at every angle... it’s noticible if you are looking for it hehhe.
     
  3. Mister2kris Oct 16, 2020

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    Just trying to make sure it’s not a redial... just a misalignment somewhere
     
  4. Oku Oct 16, 2020

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    I am not an expert in Polerouters like others here (fonts, alignment etc.), but to me the printing seems well executed.
    Could you post a pic where the hands do not hide the printing?
     
  5. Mister2kris Oct 16, 2020

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    @Oku.. thanks for your time!
     
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  6. gop76 Oct 16, 2020

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    The dial is fine, imo. Nice watch
     
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  7. Mazoue Oct 16, 2020

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    The good news is that the dial is fine and the alignment issues are easily corrected by a watchmaker.

    The bad news is that is an earlier Polarouter case. You spotted the different markings - the other giveaways are the early serial number (1'683'xxx) and the six key case back (Polerouters have polygonal case backs).

    So you have a marriage of a 20214-2 Polarouter case and later S20214-2 Polerouter dial.
     
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  8. Mister2kris Oct 16, 2020

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    Awe drats!?! Totally makes sense.... is it really a bad thing though? hehe. I still dig the watch, just a bummer its somewhat frankensteined...i payed $640... should i send it back for a refund?
     
  9. Mister2kris Oct 16, 2020

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    Are polarouter cases more rare?? hehe. If so i may keep lol. Trying to justify... but thanks a million @Mazoue for your input!
     
  10. Mazoue Oct 16, 2020

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    Price seems very reasonable to me. Super clean dial and crisp case.

    That dial could have been replaced years and years ago and for a perfectly genuine reason.

    A definite keeper at that price I say.
     
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  11. Mister2kris Oct 16, 2020

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    Thanks for the piece of mind @Mazoue. This watch style is a definite keeper that I was planning never to get rid of. A lot of people buy to sell or invest. I just really want this watch to wear and enjoy :). Although if I paid too much it would've been a slight let down. I'll definitely keep and wear it proudly :) UG rules!!!
     
  12. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 16, 2020

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    You paid a price that says enjoy. It’s very attractive.
     
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  13. Mister2kris Oct 18, 2020

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    Just a quick update :). I polished the crystal and added the 19mm FOIS band that I never used on my Speedmaster and it was a perfect fit! UN and Omega... two awesome companies combined :). The detail on these vintage Polerouters is really breathtaking!!
     
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  14. Kay995 Oct 18, 2020

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    Yeah I had to. the UG bug has completely overcome me it’s the only brand beside Rolex I’ve really been collecting for the past year and a half. I love there military models from the 30s/40s.
     
  15. Kay995 Oct 18, 2020

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    This jumbo sized monodatic is stunning I must say.
     
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  16. filmir Oct 19, 2020

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    So..... Anyone here got this amazing deal?
     
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  17. yala Oct 19, 2020

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    I offered 998 and got this amazing piece…








    not.
     
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  18. berrychlossom Oct 21, 2020

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    Saw this on ebay with a price tag of $3250. Anybody else thinks the dial is relumed? s-l1600 (9).jpg
     
  19. Radiozoop Oct 21, 2020

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    Doesn't look like it to me, but I'll let someone else chime in too...
     
  20. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 21, 2020

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    Lume is fine. The price :confused: