What do you guys think? Is this Tricompax dial original? What about the rest?

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Modest_Proposal

·Sep 21, 2013

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

 

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LouS

·Sep 21, 2013·Mrs Nataf's Other Son

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!

 

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LouS

·Sep 21, 2013·Mrs Nataf's Other Son

Just had a look at the listing - gutsy buy - those are some really shoddy photographs.

 

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Modest_Proposal

·Sep 21, 2013

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.

 

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woodwkr2

·Sep 25, 2013

Checks out in my book. You got quite a bargain. Make sure you get it serviced properly.

Congrats and welcome!

 

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Modest_Proposal

·Sep 25, 2013

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.

 

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dsio

·Sep 25, 2013·Ash @ ΩF

Modest_Proposal

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.

It'll be in good hands with Al, definitely worth any hassle shipping wise.

 

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Tony C.

·Sep 25, 2013·Ωf Jury member

That would be an exceptionally complicated dial to refinish. Almost certainly original.

Congratulations!

 

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cicindela

·Sep 26, 2013·Steve @ ΩF

What do I think? I think you need an Avatar. 😁

 

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Hijak

·Sep 26, 2013

cicindela

What do I think? I think you need an Avatar. 😁

And here is your ammo sir!😉

http://omegaforums.net/threads/new-avatar-pictures.7708/

 

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rolokr

·Dec 11, 2013

Dial is ORIGINAL !