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  1. Optimizer13 Aug 10, 2015

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    Tudor for Today

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  2. khmt2 Aug 10, 2015

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    Hope to see this at the GTG!
     
  3. khmt2 Aug 10, 2015

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    This yesterday for the nation's golden jubilee!

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  4. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Aug 10, 2015

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    Early Polarouter / DeLuxe type dial...
     
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  5. Optimizer13 Aug 10, 2015

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    I'm new to Polerouters... is this Cal 138? Also, did Genta design all the Polerouters or only the early ones?
     
  6. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Aug 10, 2015

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    No, this is a winder.

    The 138ss started out as the 139 in the DeLuxe. It's a bit of a puzzle but best I can figure, UG had already completed their DeLuxe reference when Genta started making changes to the reference which would eventually become the Polarouter.

    When he added the Bombe lugs the name was changed to Polerouter in late 1954.

    UG had put all of their eggs in one basket which was the micro-rotor movement.

    Those were the salad days of the Swiss watch industry. It took ~40 some odd years for the Swiss watch industry to re-capture glory and fame in the 1990's. And, they've really been on a fabulous run since the mid 1990's, haven't they? It's a remarkable business adventure.

    F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote that there are no second acts in Anerican life. But, the Swiss proved that saying wrong!
     
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  7. sliceoftime_ Aug 10, 2015

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  8. MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Aug 10, 2015

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    Just realized I had a pilot's watch and some jet-fuel-like coffee in front of me (a little heavy on the kerosene, maybe, but probably combustible), so here's an impromptu homage to @Mad Dog.
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  9. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Aug 10, 2015

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    I'm not trying to insult you - is that dial original?

    If so, It's very literally one of the most sought watches in the entire watch universe.

    She looks original to my untrained eye...
     
  10. citizenrich Metal Mixer! Aug 10, 2015

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    I really like this watch. I keep thinking I may pull trigger...
     
  11. sliceoftime_ Aug 10, 2015

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    Got this one locally, and everything looks good to me. Still fairly new here, so I might be wrong.

    Really love the glossy dial with an even "patina" throughout the dial!
     
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  12. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector Aug 10, 2015

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  13. Paedipod Aug 10, 2015

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    A bit "jumpy" this morning....may have to cut down on the coffee ImageUploadedByTapatalk1439214786.528183.jpg
     
  14. gophishin Aug 10, 2015

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    I haven't been here for very long, and I'm not one to do much dibs'ing, but just in case I'm submitting my formal dibs. This one is my personal grail, beautiful watch!
     
  15. peatnick Aug 10, 2015

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    Blue Sky Monday in NYC
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  16. adam78 Adam @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 10, 2015

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  17. Rebeltyler Aug 10, 2015

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    Very hard to get a photo that has no glare on this crystal image.jpg
     
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  18. Taddyangle Convicted Invicta Wearer Aug 10, 2015

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    Running errands today in the beater car. The PO has been relegated to beater status. Love the PO....and fits well as a beater.

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  19. destroid Aug 10, 2015

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    Track day
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  20. dougiedude Carpe horologium! Aug 10, 2015

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    Hammock time with the Halgreen just back from service:

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