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  1. MarktheTime Feb 26, 2018

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    Hi everyone, I’m brand new to this forum (other than some recent lurking and learning) and just wanted to share this incredible UG Tri-Compax I was lucky enough to have turned up. Condition is unreal for a watch with a serial number dating it to about 1945. Also came with delivery papers, handsigned, from a service or resale by Watches of Switzerland (in London) to an owner in 1950. Couldn’t be happier with it. Thanks for looking, and any feedback, and am looking forward to continuing to learn about and admire these incredible UG timepieces from everyone here. Thanks!
     
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  2. bgrisso Feb 26, 2018

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    Wow that is stunning. I think that might be the best condition moonface disc I have ever seen. Huge congrats! And dibs!
     
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  3. rolokr Feb 26, 2018

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    One of the nicest examples I have ever seen !
     
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  4. MarktheTime Feb 26, 2018

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    Thanks - nice to “meet” you and this group. I’m clearly a novice in the world of vintage watches and UG, but when I saw this one I knew it was something special.
    Apologies in advance to any of you who might have already seem these two pics on Instagram. I’m like a proud new parent.
     
  5. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Feb 26, 2018

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    Well it’s better to be lucky than good they say... :D ... congrats on a spectacular catch! Welcome to the forums!
     
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  6. MarktheTime Feb 26, 2018

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    Thanks so much. Happy to be among my fellow watch nerds.
     
  7. MarktheTime Feb 26, 2018

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    Thanks -couldn’t be happier with it! Now just trying hard not to scratch it every time I try it on to take pictures!
     
  8. bgrisso Feb 26, 2018

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    what's the case size on this beauty?
     
  9. MarktheTime Feb 26, 2018

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    35mm I believe. Strap is a perfect 17mm at the lugs. Caliber 481.
     
  10. Flatfoot Feb 26, 2018

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    Simply gorgeous! Congratulations on finding such a fine example.
     
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  11. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Feb 26, 2018

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    Fair warning ... they are like potato chips, very expensive potato chips. You can't stop at one!
     
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  12. MarktheTime Feb 26, 2018

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    Yes, I’ve learned this the hard/expensive way. This is actually my second “potato chip” already. Will post a pic of the other later this week. Gotta run for tonight, but feel free to follow me on Instagram for a preview - MarktheTime. Have a great night!
     
  13. slique12 Feb 26, 2018

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    Superb example, congrats! Dibs as well:)
     
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  14. aap Feb 26, 2018

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    Very nice! Congrats and dibs too :)
     
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  15. Florent Feb 27, 2018

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    Wonderful is definitely the right word for the watch! ;)

    Welcome to the Forum and congrats:thumbsup:
     
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  16. valjoux72 Feb 27, 2018

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    Best way to start is always to start on top.
    Well done, that really is an incredible watch. What a well preserved dial!
    Just love the 7.;)
     
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  17. josephgsy Feb 27, 2018

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    ::love:: dibs!!!
     
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  18. Dgercp Feb 27, 2018

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    Simply stunning. Huge congrats and enjoy. Thanks for sharing.
     
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  19. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Feb 27, 2018

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    One thing I wonder -- was eyesight generally better in the 1940s? :confused: I have a lot of trouble reading the date on these, even with progressives.
     
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  20. merchandiser Feb 27, 2018

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    Beautiful watch, love it!
     
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