Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

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fizz

·Dec 8, 2024

For those that like to keep track, the Clymer Gold Polerouter went for USD 24k and some (which I assume is with commission since it was 20k or so earlier in the day). Great timing with the UG re-release hype + the well articulated article about rationalising the reasons for selling certainly helped. Also, as someone has already said, this is likely all the justification needed for the new Polerouter launches being 10k+ watches...

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bgrisso

·Dec 8, 2024

fizz

For those that like to keep track, the Clymer Gold Polerouter weren't for USD 24k and some (which I assume is with commission since it was 20k or so earlier in the day). Great timing with the UG re-release hype + the well articulated article about rationalising the reasons for selling certainly helped. Also, as someone has already said, this is likely all the justification needed for the new Polerouter launches being 10k+ watches...

Anyone know if that’s an auction record for any polerouter?

 

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paulmiami

·Dec 8, 2024

Mark020

Please post pics not links...

fizz

For those that like to keep track, the Clymer Gold Polerouter weren't for USD 24k and some (which I assume is with commission since it was 20k or so earlier in the day). Great timing with the UG re-release hype + the well articulated article about rationalising the reasons for selling certainly helped. Also, as someone has already said, this is likely all the justification needed for the new Polerouter launches being 10k+ watches...

Could this be 24k HK$ which is about 3100 US$? Many of the other items sold for very high prices. Seems something is off.

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Mazoue

·Dec 9, 2024

paulmiami

Could this be 24k HK$ which is about 3100 US$? Many of the other items sold for very high prices. Seems something is off.

No, 24k USD

 

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Larry S

·Dec 9, 2024·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Yikes! Looks like “buy and hold” is or has been a good strategy for UG. We are pumping the brand again. So blatant ….Is the strat now pump and dump?

 

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rbob99

·Dec 9, 2024

I felt strongly that the estimate was around 50% low, but am a little surprised at $24K. Although, it looked to be in spectacular condition and I'm sure some bidders thought the Clymer provenance added value.

 

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paulmiami

·Dec 9, 2024

Several items that sold way above the estimate just don’t make sense, like an everyday new Daytona 126500LN for $40k. There are many new Daytona Panda for sale unworn for $30k.

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Mark020

·Dec 11, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Fantastic Jaeger 5186: https://ineichen.com/auctions/timed-78/47/

 

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Redondo444

·Dec 11, 2024

nice "dinosaur eggshell" patina 😀

 

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Mark020

·Dec 12, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

What do we think of the dial of this 22498? The print goes into the subdials https://lorologiese.com/product/uni...l-1945-black-glossy-dial-chronograph-cal-285/

 

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vujen

·Dec 12, 2024

I can't open the website, but in my opinion this dial is ok

 

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Mark020

·Dec 16, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Nice Berthoud in Japan: https://firekids.jp/collections/all/products/berthoud-2レジクロノ-ユニバーサル

 

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Diabolik

·Dec 18, 2024

vujen

I can't open the website, but in my opinion this dial is ok

Yes it is. However, L'Orologiese can be difficult at times ...

 

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Mark020

·Dec 18, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

This very nice Turler x UG just auctioned for EUR 4k excl 24%. Bit too rich for me....

 

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vujen

·Dec 19, 2024

dial looks lovely tho!

 

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Mark020

·Dec 19, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Question is why the hands are rusted and whether that is on the dial as well

 

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Mark020

·Dec 20, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

What to make of this one? https://www.proantic.com/en/1459188...lman-casequot-ref-22409-cal-385-1942.ht.html#

22409 was made in different batches but this is the first one I've see with serial 833k. Caseback seems to be unmarked from the inside and the serial and reference inscription is 'different'.... Dial is obviously much later. Most 22409's I know of - about 40 - have either a 285 or 386 movement (and this one a 385).

 

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Mark020

·Dec 21, 2024·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Very rare ref 22291: https://www.ebay.com/itm/135454913675?customid=&toolid=10050

 

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Carlton-Browne

·Dec 21, 2024

What do people reckon to this - the dial looks fairly pukka but I'm not used to seeing the jewel count written on it?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226505849569

And at the risk of answering my own question - Ranfft has the 215-97 down as 17 jewels.

 

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Mazoue

·Dec 21, 2024

Carlton-Browne

What do people reckon to this - the dial looks fairly pukka but I'm not used to seeing the jewel count written on it?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226505849569

And at the risk of answering my own question - Ranfft has the 215-97 down as 17 jewels.

The 215-97 does have 17 jewels as standard but it was also fairly common to see these US movements with an extra 6 jewels.

That is what is stamped underneath the microtor - "6 Additional Jewels Swiss". You can just about make it out in one of the images.

 

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