If the watch has stopped it will actually be "maximum precise" twice daily!

 

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Haven't seen you here in a long time, @Severin !

 

A string of bad luck over the past couple of months has monopolized my focus; it's good to finally be back!
https://omegaforums.net/threads/cela-fait-bien-longtemps.44656/

 

Not strictly UG and I don't know enough to assess its legitimacy, but an attractive one nonetheless. Sharing for your interest.

http://gregoriades.com/product/1937...versal-geneve-vintage-chronograph-ug-cal-385/

 

IMO there is little inside or out which is not UG!
Lovely piece.

 

great piece ...

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This one is even better. Not too worried about the movement. However, the bezel is going to be a pain in the ass to track down if you ever could! as rare as hen's teeth, actually rarer !

 

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Is it just me or they did polish the top of the case so badly that the circle around the crystal is gone?

 

Laurent: I interpret your question as referring to a "ridge" or "lip" on the front the case, ostensibly abutting the outside circumference of the crystal. The piece you reference has been zealously polished, indeed. As to whether the polishing has removed the ridge/ring in question, I do not know. If memory serves, @aapalileo has a piece like this one: perhaps he can chime in. In the meantime, I've attached below a few other examples I found on a very quick search - perhaps they can provide some comparative reference, particularly in the event that I misinterpreted your question. Best of luck.

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Severin, you had my question spot on, "lip" is probably a better word. the examples you provide are showing a heavy polishing too..... I'm still amazed that someoene would do that to a case that looks fine...

 

Bummer! no serial number or reference, crystal is not great ... Great dial and set of hands though. Some parts of the Venus 178 were replaced. Does anyone know what ? A great parts doner if you have one already !

 

It is Missing a bezel I think. The actual watch should look like this...

 

correct !

just wondering if there is anything else i have missed ...

 

Did the seller send you a movement shot? Or how do you know that some parts of the 178 were replaced? Can you please share the photo if they sent you one.

 

Easy, look at the minute couter on the navitimer 178 and compare it to the aero ...

 

It's selling for 800$??

 

It's the starting bid. Tempting... I think the seller is an OF member with the same nickname

 

For a starting price that's pretty high.

 

IMO, maybe not a bargain but, serviced according to seller, i don't find the price too high.

 

YES. It's gold filled...

But its NOS with paperwork!

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