I'm not satisfied that the dial is original. I particularly dislike the font of the minute and tachymeter track. It has also had a polish or four.
No, and I hope very much to never see one again.
Probably authentic because too improbable to fake, generic & undistinguished design, a parts-bin assortment of a 'factory-franken,' the death-throes of a once-great company.
Saw this Polerouter Date for sale on Chrono24. Difficult to tell from small screen of my telephone, but looks like accent is missing from second e in Geneve and, although I am less sure, not a signed crystal. I find this remarkable given asking price of 1000 Euro. I've seen the Spanish seller move a few nice Polerouters in the past.
All-original, honest example with an interesting case. I don't see any missing screws and the loose screws don't mean much since the movement will need servicing anyway. I think the case is in great shape for its age and it has retained the three-tier lug facets well, but the top right lug does indeed look like it's been slightly polished. Too pricey given the condition of the dial imo.
Telesport is probably some long gone retailer, but a quick google search reveals that there is a sporting equipment store in Norway by the same name. Founded in 1990 though 😜. Here is another example of a Telesport Uni-compax in the same case (not the same watch).
I can assure that TeleSport in Norway has nothing to do with nice UG chronographs😀!
Tele in that context would most likely be short for Telemark which is both a local region and type/style of skiing equipment.
Apparently Ben Clymer rec's a buy on those older UG gold chronos:
The Hodinkee Paradox: Any watch our buddy Ben identifies as a great buy ceases to be.
That is true for specific sales/auctions, but it is still somehow possible to score very nice 18k UG and Zenith chronos in the $2k range, even the 37-ish mm models, despite some long term drum-banging from the Hodinkee team. I agree these are still a good buy.
Speaking of gold Compaxes, here's mine listed on eBay. Forgive the shameless plug. All original, save the crown and 18ct gold
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111741699817&globalID=EBAY-GB
