Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

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delta_dart

·Jul 6, 2023

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@delta_dart another one with similar fonts. Still feels off btw. Ref 10990 https://www.milanuncios.com/relojes...o-rosa-universal-geneve-antiguo-480588859.htm

very very interesting... I agree that its still off, but a lot less off, to me at least. thanks for digging, I will look for more info on the reference 😀

 

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Mark020

·Jul 7, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

@delta_dart Found another 21277: https://omegaforums.net/threads/universal-geneve-watches-on-ebay.3584/page-315#post-2025474

To make comparing easier:

Edit: another one. Ref 21281. Serial 861.966 https://www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/twotone-universal-geneve-692175620?objectId=692175620&searchAgentQueryString=searchId=301&alertId=19337650&lastSearchInMilliseconds=1688709867489&xtor=EPR-320-[Suchagent]

Edited: Jul 9, 2023

 

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Mark020

·Jul 7, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Extremely nice cloisonne. Ref 112247. Numbered movement with a number which should be expected a decade earlier. I would not be suprised if these 100k movements were only used in special order watches. https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...prod&queryID=75673cdc1c379242c70b47824752585b

 

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bgrisso

·Jul 8, 2023

I'm not trying to be mean to the seller, but I thought this ebay listing marketing lingo was pretty epic....

"The black rubber two-piece strap with a buckle closure adds a touch of sophistication to the design."

 

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delta_dart

·Jul 9, 2023

Mark020

@delta_dart Found another 21277: https://omegaforums.net/threads/universal-geneve-watches-on-ebay.3584/page-315#post-2025474

To make comparing easier:

Edit: another one. Ref 21281. Serial 861.966 https://www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/twotone-universal-geneve-692175620?objectId=692175620&searchAgentQueryString=searchId=301&alertId=19337650&lastSearchInMilliseconds=1688709867489&xtor=EPR-320-[Suchagent]

This is just splendid, thanks for the new finds! The serial numbers are always so fun to look at; the two ref. 21277s probably left the manufactory on the same day, or within the same week!

 

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Mark020

·Jul 10, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Intruiging one. No reference (but it has a batch number inside). Movement may be newer. Both fab suisse and swiss made. Dial may be redone https://www.leboncoin.fr/montres_bijoux/2375993971.htm

 

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Mark020

·Jul 11, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

This nice Jaeger 224105 just sold for EUR 3.400 excl. 26,2% fee https://drouot.com/en/live/bidlive/142345

 

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·Jul 12, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Interesting dial https://www.instagram.com/p/CukHI7JNNi8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Design is similar to these

 

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·Jul 12, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

This two tone tank is interesting because it has a very early serial 486.521 (and no reference on the movement). Would not be surprised if this shows in one of the catalogues with a 3 digit reference number. https://violity.com/ua/113863976-ch...eneve-18k-750&utm_campaign=2uah&user-region=1

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bgrisso

·Jul 12, 2023

Mark020

Interesting dial https://www.instagram.com/p/CukHI7JNNi8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Design is similar to these

I guess the hands got changed to no lume at some point?

 

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bgrisso

·Jul 12, 2023

Mark020

This two tone tank is interesting because it has a very early serial 486.521 (and no reference on the movement). Would not be surprised if this shows in one of the catalogues with a 3 digit reference number. https://violity.com/ua/113863976-ch...eneve-18k-750&utm_campaign=2uah&user-region=1

wow that's an early serial !!

 

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Mark020

·Jul 12, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

bgrisso

I guess the hands got changed to no lume at some point?

I doubt whether they are UG anyway

 

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·Jul 12, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Very cool ladies watch. Ref: 140370 https://drouot.com/en/l/22279972-un...re-rect?query=universal&actionParam=recherche

 

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10H10

·Jul 12, 2023

Mark020

Extremely nice cloisonne. Ref 112247. Numbered movement with a number which should be expected a decade earlier. I would not be suprised if these 100k movements were only used in special order watches. https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...prod&queryID=75673cdc1c379242c70b47824752585b

Nice but, IMHO, it is absolutely not a 'Cloisonné' dial, it is just a painted dial that 'someone' did...

 

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10H10

·Jul 12, 2023

Mark020

Very cool ladies watch. Ref: 140370 https://drouot.com/en/l/22279972-un...re-rect?query=universal&actionParam=recherche

I like these watches (Bought about 30 for my wife) but unfortunately, it just goes for the price of gold...

 

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·Jul 12, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

10H10

Nice but, IMHO, it is absolutely not a 'Cloisonné' dial, it is just a painted dial that 'someone' did...

Description says enamel? According to wiki the difference is the use of wires. Anyway: never too old to learn ;-)

 

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delta_dart

·Jul 13, 2023

10H10

Nice but, IMHO, it is absolutely not a 'Cloisonné' dial, it is just a painted dial that 'someone' did...

I'm not commenting on who did it, and it is not cloisonne, but it is absolutely enamel.

 

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Mark020

·Jul 13, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Bit of strange one. Case is UG, movement is UG (as far as I can see). Dial signed Wille Freres Roskopf (see more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Frederic_Roskopf). Link: https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/sierad...heren/m1998792387-universal-watch-alles-18-kt

 

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Mark020

·Jul 13, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Never fully know what to make of this seller. Insane pricing sometimes but also some nice watches. Very poor pics. This is a nice and special one. Reference 12402. Serial 719.xxx (which is the period where 4 and 5 digit mix). Very interesting design. Case made by Gindraux. http://www.highlifewatches.com/store/p34/1938_Universal_Geneve_Compur_Art-Deco_-_Ref._12402.html

Here another 12402 with either a completely different case (or perhaps a butchered case): https://www.collectors1946.com/prod...-18k-yellow-gold-34mm-chronograph-12402-watch

 

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Mark020

·Jul 14, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

From the description:
A Very Well Cared For & Completely Original Example
Beautifull Previously Restored Gold-Honey Dial and Double Register Chronograph
Oversize 32mm

What a joke. https://www.chrono24.nl/universalgenve/uni-compax-chronograph-cal283-18ct-1943--id29652118.htm