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  1. Paul1974 Sep 11, 2017

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    have been looking for an Hermes by Universal for a while now with no success but found a very similar looking watch by Harvard.
    Love the look and a great movement, as I know very little about Harvard vs Universal would welcome any thoughts on the comparison. The Harvard has a Veljoux movement.
     
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  3. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Sep 11, 2017

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    Paul, that's like saying "I've been looking for a Zagato bodied Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ, but I found this Fiat 124..." A Hermes Universal is a thoroughbred, rare beyond rare, and a Harvard is a pretty anonymous generic. Apples and oranges. Don't belong together in the same sentence.

    If you like it, buy it, but don't expect it to be an effective substitute. In my experience, this type of compromise is never satisfying.
     
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  4. ConElPueblo Sep 11, 2017

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    Nothing wrong about Fiat 124s, btw! :thumbsup::D
     
  5. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Sep 12, 2017

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    Definitely a very similar look. But while a great looking watch lacks the punch of the Hermes. The Hermes is almost Patek in its perfection of proportions.
     
  6. Vitezi Sep 12, 2017

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  7. Diabolik Sep 12, 2017

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    Well, there is the fiat 124 spider which is not a bad compromise ...

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  8. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Sep 12, 2017

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    Is that the sound of rusting I can hear?

    ;)

    Signed: Ex 1975 Fiat owner.
     
  9. Diabolik Sep 12, 2017

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    Fix It Again Tomorrow's are great cars ... They just don't last that long !

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  10. ConElPueblo Sep 12, 2017

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    Rusty Cars Top Trumps, huh?

    Sorry guys, I've got the winning card right here...


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  11. Diabolik Sep 12, 2017

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    Nice alfasud. I think the hint is in the name. The "sud" part meant that the car was meant to be kept in the south of italy where there is little rain. In england you risk finding a pile of rust outside your front door after parking it the night before ....
     
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  12. Carlton-Browne Sep 12, 2017

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  13. ConElPueblo Sep 12, 2017

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    Actually, I think I do. There is a surprisingly thriving Beta community online and cars are frequently found and restored. They share the same horrible reputation, for sure! :D
     
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