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Won an eBay UG Polerouter - Need some Experts!

Radiozoop
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Well @MattF has sourced an original crown and also has a signed crystal I’m thinking about picking up, all for the right price. I’m definitely getting the crown but still deciding on the crystal.

I know some of you said leave it alone, but being able to replace with original signed parts is a huge plus for me. Just thought I’d update!
 
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Well @MattF has sourced an original crown and also has a signed crystal I’m thinking about picking up, all for the right price. I’m definitely getting the crown but still deciding on the crystal.

I know some of you said leave it alone, but being able to replace with original signed parts is a huge plus for me. Just thought I’d update!
Oh, wow. I stand corrected about never finding a crown!
 
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Watch came in today, I’ll post better pictures later:
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Overall, I’m pleased with the watch. It’s obviously not a “perfect” example some vintage collectors may yearn for, but I’ll be happy wearing this Polerouter without the fear of f****** it up! ::psy::
It is definitely still a nice piece!
 
Radiozoop
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Oh, wow. I stand corrected about never finding a crown!

Not only that... as I said he had a signed crystal available and I decided to pick it up as well. I threw him a random email last week and he was awesome about setting me up and taking care of my request. They should get here this week!


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It is definitely still a nice piece!

Thank you! I’m excited about it. I’m getting it to the watchmaker here soon and taking care of her!
 
Radiozoop
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Hey y’all,

Here’s an update. I received a UG signed crystal and the correct crown for this reference and had them installed by my watchmaker. Some high-res photos for your enjoyment:

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Edit: I want to thank @MattF for making this possible! I don’t have the lens capability to show the signed crystal, but I promise it’s there. Anyone have any tips for lenses to shoot macros of watches?
 
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Hey y’all,

Here’s an update. I received a UG signed crystal and the correct crown for this reference and had them installed by my watchmaker. Some high-res photos for your enjoyment:

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Edit: I want to thank @MattF for making this possible! I don’t have the lens capability to show the signed crystal, but I promise it’s there. Anyone have any tips for lenses to shoot macros of watches?

you can combine a phone camera with an optivisor or similar loup/magnifier to get decent macro shots on the cheap
 
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you can combine a phone camera with an optivisor or similar loup/magnifier to get decent macro shots on the cheap
Just tried it using my darkroom loud. Super cool.
Thank you for the suggestion.
 
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Thanks for the tips! How much do you think would be a good price for it? I paid $680, which I thought was a fair price. I would expect much above that if it was in really good condition. I also wanted an “honest” watch so I wouldn’t be afraid to wear it!

Very nice polerouter at a fair price. Hands are available, just keep an eye out on the Bay ...
 
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