When it comes to Universal, one of the most admired watch by collectors is the Universal Colonial Chronograph (Cal. 285). Build only for a very short period of time, these watches fascinate with their "avantgarde" case design and beautiful dials.
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Thanks to
@aap (who reminds me one fs on ebay) I was able to catch one of these early Colonials timeonly last week.Solid stainless steel case around 31mm in diameter and with a very rotten crystal and hardly worn crown, but in running condition and with original blued sword hands.
Not a real steal, but for what I think is a very decent price.
Original dial with beautiful numerals (open 9) still under the rotten crystal, but I´m quite sure that it will look awesome with a new glass. Case design looks familiar, even if there are no crown guard and no beveld edges (anymore?).
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The case back is very interesting as it shares the typical tre tacche screwback we know from early Longines.
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So I hope you share my passion for this rare watch. I will add some pics when it comes back from spa...
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