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Tri-Compax feedback

Hi, new member here. Can anyone tell me about this and if it is original condition? Anything about the style? I haven’t seen photos of any that look quite like it.
Also, does anyone buy a non running watch? It’s so beautiful that I’ve been looking…

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Universal Geneve “Prototype” Compax

Up for discussion is this Compax, listed as a prototype Ref. 22410, cal 287. Described as "…one of three known to come for sale on the market in the past several years."
Is it shown in any of the UG reference books? Has anyone seen another?

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WatchuWearing Friday

About starting a thread on what you have chosen to wear on Friday …

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Best eBay find in Years !

Amazing find in my opinion for a completely original fat lug two tone Universal Geneve . Original dial and hands !

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Gilt Shadow with Stone Dial – any Infos out there?

Hi fellow Universal Geneve collectors! I have recently acquired a nice Gilt Shadow with Cal 67 and a Stone (Obsidian? Tiger Iron?) Dial.

Serial Number indicates it is from 1977.

The Dial is flawless and has no cracks in the stone, the date window is …

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Advice on UG tri-compax for sale

Hi all,

New to this forum and first post on here. Have been looking for a UG Tri-compax for a while now, and finally found one on C24 within my budget. From a US Based dealer in NY.

Ref 22539, no box/papers, dial refinishes. ~8k.

For those UG exp…

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Universal Geneve Compur chronograph from 40s. What would you replace/re-chrome?

Hi,
last week I found a nice 36mm UG Compur in a www. flea market.
Condition seemed very well, seller was nice, so I picked it up.

Because I not know Universal Geneve chronographs very well, I did not recognize, that the first number in the reference …

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Universal Geneve Watches On Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321061623550

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281058259014

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290855130749

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160964520906

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Universal Genève Medico-Compax Ref.12445 (18K Pink Gold) – Thoughts on Dial and Configuration?

Hello all,

I’d like to kindly ask for your thoughts on a Universal Genève Medico-Compax I’ve recently acquired.
Reference number is 12445, and the case is in 18K pink gold with a screw-back.

The dial appears to be original, with a subtle two-tone “…

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1940s Universal Geneve Chronograph Compax 37mm find!

I recently found this UG chronograph 37mm for an amazing deal. It is completely original I believe and the dial is great with some tiny blemishes. Most of the gunk and scratches you see is on the crystal. There is some slight corrosion on the top pushe…

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