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Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

woodwkr2
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guillaume guillaume
Hi!
I have been looking for a fine compax (aero/uni/tri…) with a 37min. steelcase for some months now and during my quest I just came across that one and am intrigued. totally franken or legit ? the dial looks original but first time I see it with this kind of tachymetre scale. item #121429022355


Hour and minute hands may be replacements. Crown is a replacement. Case has seen some heavy use, but thankfully has not been polished. The 6 oclock subdial hand appears to have been installed upside down, and the movement retaining ring has been replaced with a homemade version--which all leads me to believe that some amateur fiddling has gone on.

Frankly, I'd say that the condition of the bezel and tachymetre scale is the most appealing aspect of this watch.
 
guillaume
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thanks Woodwkr2
actually this is not my fav as I am more interested in a clear dial, but I had never seen this configuration (tricompax dial -especialy black- with a tachy scale like this) before
 
woodwkr2
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thanks Woodwkr2
actually this is not my fav as I am more interested in a clear dial, but I had never seen this configuration (tricompax dial -especialy black- with a tachy scale like this) before


The Tri-Compax models are great watches and a great bargain for the complications that you get. I'd encourage you to do your homework with these, though. This is not an uncommon reference. And 4 of the 7 waterproof pusher Tri-Compax references from this later era were fitted with this style tachy bezel.

Enjoy reading through the threads around here, you'll find some beautiful pictures of the various Tri-Compax references owned by OF members.
 
guillaume
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indeed they are. I have been reading through for some times now even if I don't poste much. But I really appreciate the involvement of the forum members!
 
papaebetu
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Guillaume,
look the hands ..... 😉 uncorrect and hard to catch 🙁

GIGI
 
MMMD
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guillaume guillaume
thanks Woodwkr2
actually this is not my fav as I am more interested in a clear dial, but I had never seen this configuration (tricompax dial -especialy black- with a tachy scale like this) before

Here's mine... one of my favorites.

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MMMD MMMD
Here's mine... one of my favorites.

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Dibs if you ever sell this!
 
Waynepjr
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Be warned of the Hodinkee Special. This was "advertised" in March as one of the Look What is Selling pieces and is now being resold by the new owner. Maybe? Wonder were the cool UG strap went? Is this the same watch? 👎 Seems to be having a wee bit of trouble as it is on the 4th listing now, this time as auction with reserve. Have gone unsold at $4k previously and selling price was $4.2k originally. Just know what your getting into my OF pals. No harm to Hodinkee, love ya guys!! 👍

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231329821452?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true
 
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Be warned of the Hodinkee Special. This was "advertised" in March as one of the Look What is Selling pieces and is now being resold by the new owner. Maybe? Wonder were the cool UG strap went? Is this the same watch? 👎 Seems to be having a wee bit of trouble as it is on the 4th listing now, this time as auction with reserve. Have gone unsold at $4k previously and selling price was $4.2k originally. Just know what your getting into my OF pals. No harm to Hodinkee, love ya guys!! 👍

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231329821452?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&fromMakeTrack=true

Out of curiosity, what is wrong with this watch? I am in the market for my first manual wind UG chronograph and I am looking to learn.
 
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Out of curiosity, what is wrong with this watch? I am in the market for my first manual wind UG chronograph and I am looking to learn.

Classic story of guy who sees watch in article of a prestigious online watch rag and thinks I will buy it for a quick buck down the using there article as the selling point. This...... rarely works. If you look at the original Hodinkee article, the watch came with what was said to be an original UG strap from the day, it is now gone. Hmmm. Strap is replaced and a box is added but no images of the said box in the EBay ad. Hmmmm. Has gone unsold 3 times now, meaning it has not met his price. You darn right it hasn't. Paid $4.2k, would you take a lose?
Guy bought the watch IMHO for all the wrong reasons, to make a fast dollar using Hodinkee as his hook. Read his ad. He knows nothing himself about the watch, refers the buyer to the Hodinkee article of March 2014. Is the watch good or not? Looks great to me. Just a heads up about the seller!!
 
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Waynepjr Waynepjr
Classic story of guy who sees watch in article of a prestigious online watch rag and thinks I will buy it for a quick buck down the using there article as the selling point. This...... rarely works. If you look at the original Hodinkee article, the watch came with what was said to be an original UG strap from the day, it is now gone. Hmmm. Strap is replaced and a box is added but no images of the said box in the EBay ad. Hmmmm. Has gone unsold 3 times now, meaning it has not met his price. You darn right it hasn't. Paid $4.2k, would you take a lose?
Guy bought the watch IMHO for all the wrong reasons, to make a fast dollar using Hodinkee as his hook. Read his ad. He knows nothing himself about the watch, refers the buyer to the Hodinkee article of March 2014. Is the watch good or not? Looks great to me. Just a heads up about the seller!!

IMO, it sold for a premium after the initial exposure. Now a tougher sell, and no strap to boot.
 
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Darlinboy Darlinboy
IMO, it sold for a premium after the initial exposure. Now a tougher sell, and no strap to boot.


That is what usually happens with those feature watches, that or they don't sell at all.
 
Diabolik
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I have never seen that type of link on a UG bracelet so I have to agree with gerald. It's very likely that is is a fake. Someone is going to buy a very expensive (non GF or UG) bracelet.

Hope he reads the posts on this forum and does some homework before buying!
 
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Hi all,
fake in my opinion, reprinted U reprinted Universal Geneve.

Cheers Gerald

Re-stamped you mean? Interesting - but I doubt it. This is simply an American-supplied UG bracelet. There are plenty of examples. It's authentic, but not a gay freres product.
 
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