Long time watcher, first time poster. I just bought a Tricompax pretty cheaply, considering current market price. Do you think think is original? I am having real trouble putting together the pieces. My initial reaction would be "yes" - though the word Tri-Compax look s little to high on the dial. What do you guys think? I am also pretty skeptical about the back, which is steel. Either this is a solid gold piece or? Is it possibly gold plated? Give me your thoughts! ,David
Hi David and welcome. A "4" as the first digit of the reference number (42201) means that this is a gold plated case. As for the dial, at first glance I wasn't sure about the centering of the printing of the date circle but everything else checks out so I think it's original. For me, the strongest aspect of this watch is the size - it must be what, 38mm? Overall, not a bad opening post on the Forum!
Thank you! It was gutsy - but I got the watch for $2,200 - so it worked out alright. The caliber is a 481, which puts it to about 34-35mm in diameter. It'll need some love and care to be working well again.
Checks out in my book. You got quite a bargain. Make sure you get it serviced properly. Congrats and welcome!
Oh yes - I'm trying to get it serviced by Al Archer, in Canada. I know he's trustworthy and competent, though shipping from the US to Canada is proving difficult.
That would be an exceptionally complicated dial to refinish. Almost certainly original. Congratulations!