The case was modified to fit a wrong size pusher. I cannot fathom what possessed the watchmaker to do such a thing

More likely that the hand is not an authentic UG part. Incorrect length. Unfortunately, the sub-dial hands are incorrect as well.

Yep the minute recording jumper looks bent and will most likely need to be replaced.

OP's movement is inscribed "HOX" the import code used for UG watches under the Henri Stern agency

With everything that is wrong with the watch, I would say it would warrant a return depending on how the watch was described. Good luck! In the future, I would consult this forum before taking a risk

 

I am agreement with LOu that this isn't a redial, but it appears to be a franken: incorrect pushers and the crown/strap/box are all UG parts from different periods of its repertoire

 

Dear 10H10 and jordn, thank you very much for your advice - I obviously have a lot to learn and will come back here going forward to guide any future purchases.

I have just emailed the seller asking to make the return (even though he stated that he is not accepting returns on the ebay listing). Hope that goes ok...

 

But what are these on the case back?!!!

 

Not to worry, it's just the recharging and headphone ports. Kidding aside, I reckon them to be reflections of the cellphone that took the pic.

 

I can answer that one! It's the reflection of the phone camera

 

it's the new Samsung Polerouter watch!!

 

Haha, I didn't think of that. Brain fart!

 

Yes, these are really uncommon watches and perhaps one of the most beautiful examples of early battery power. That's not to say they went to new creative heights. While other companies were trying to funk up their battery powered watches, UG decided in this case to keep it classic and subtle.

 

Interesting and IMO attractive watch. Looks to be NOS with original blue strap and buckle.

Price could do with some adjustment, though.

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I concur. P.s. Is that your own wrist shot? What a fantastic pic and good looking watch!

 

Yes it is! Thank you.

 

In that case, please accept my sincere congratulations as well as the shameless/humble insertion of myself into the queue du Dibs! Wowzers - nice watch.

 

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What do you think?

 

It appears to be the same one previously discussed here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/debating-a-project-purchase-that-could-lead-to-insanity-help.36597/

and here:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/it-is-back-but-not-as-we-know-it.36729/

 

There are already a couple threads about this one (I had the chance to buy it last week and was debating hard). Hands are impossible to find though. Would be maddening and ultimately futile, especially at that price point.

 

If it was only in need of hands, one could see it as a worthwhile project. However, There are other issues:

Incorrect movement (non ug)
No serial number or model reference (has the kojak syndrome)
Poor bezel

Therefore, you are left with a case and dial which in my opinion are reasonable apart from the lack of serial and reference. Its value is therefore whatever one would pay for the half cas, dial, bezel, crown and pushers.

I will leave the forum to put a value on what remains ...

 

I was hoping to get your input on this one. I messaged the seller to see if he could send me pictures of the caseback or at least the numbers on the caseback but no response. Although nothing particularly special, this thing is stuck in my head. Not sure if it's those sharp beveled lugs, blued steel hands, or the just the clean dial layout. But with like many of these vintage UG's reference material can sometimes be sparse, especially when I don't have the numbers from the caseback. It's also a little concerning that the Ranfft archive doesn't even list a Cal 264 movement. I suspect the crown isn't original, any thoughts on this one?

 

Not a UG, but sharing for interest as an example with Polerouter Sub second generation-like hour and minute hands:
http://chronocentric.com/forums/chronotrader/index.cgi?page=1;md=read;id=48973