The one I saw on eBay was probably a 18k calatrava 32 mm. Poor dial and it sold for 5k. Aesthetically I really believe that this 32mm steel UG is as elegant as the overpriced steel PP ref 96 that I've actually seen in person. The finish is obviously better on the PP movement, but the overall look is pretty plain, nice markers, but does it warrant 50 times the value ? I think not at this point in my collecting. It comes down to PP history and the fact very few stainless steel ones were produced. The one my father gave me is actually a small SS tank with 9-90. movement. Do vintage collectors even look very much at three hander PP anymore ? I have several, wish there was more interest in them. They sit on eBay and I doubt very many are sold ? Chronographs are where it's at in vintage watch collecting IMHO ! I passed on many UG Nina, and Eric CLapton Tri-Compax looking at dress PP that were boring old school 18k watches your dad and mine wore.
Does anyone really collect these old dress watches anymore ? I don't !
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