Hey!
Seems like I’m on an UG barn find streak 😁
This one is sold locally, family watch. The seller knows there is an issue with the pushers (missing rubbers?)
The hands seem different from other examples I saw. Might be a nice mk2 underneath though?
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https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/…od-dial-ref-ref-842101?variant=32890860896331
https://www.pestel-debord.com/lot/93714/9198333?
https://robbreport.com/style/watch-collector/gerald-genta-2864111/…
Hi all!
I’m somewhat in trouble 😅
I came across a polerouter sub 869120 and it caught my eye! Asymmetrical case, bakelite bezel, red inscriptions…
I didn’t even know this reference but now I feel like I need one! 🤩
The one I saw is this one, it’s far…
Continue readingThe first division I’ll make is between 12 hour and 24 hour dials. The 12hr watches seem to be designated UG Cal 130 (which looks like a Valjoux 726) and the 24hr watches UG 90 (Venus 178).
Let’s tackle the 12 hr variants first…
Hi OF members,
My watch collecting journey started with UG and with this forum. More accurately, it started with Ben Clymer mentioning OF as a rich knowledge source, and showing his 124113 Climate-proof.
Almost 10 years later, I’m still on OF, and the …
So here we go!
Not too long ago, I was not into TDMPs, more of a UG chrono guy. But…
Good morning, this is a universal Geneve compax ref 12510, can you tell me any history about it.
Regards
Dear all
While i am searching a replacement of my tri compax minutes which accidentally broken, i realise there are few for Cal. 281 on eBay.
Despite the caliber of my Tri Compax is Cal. 283, may i know those hands can match since the base of 283 is …
Continue readingSome of my thoughts:
I have recorded 15 Contaxes with (partial) serial number. To come to an estimate of production I use a couple of methods
1) Known Survivor Rate: based on other batches this number generally lies between 1% and 10% (of course 0% is an option but that is a bit a filosofical thing)
2) Tank formula (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_tank_problem).
3) Some gold UG’s have a number…
