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Old 29 August 2005, 12:23 PM   #1
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Anyone else think this is a good looking watch?

This is a Universal Compax 18k bezel and pushers. UG 84 movement based on Lemania 1873 same as Moonwatch I believe and some Breitlings. It's 37mm wide. I have a Universal Polerouter which I got for my 21st birthday. I'm kinda hot on this one at $1450.00 US. Comes new with papers and Croc strap.

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Old 29 August 2005, 02:29 PM   #2
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I like It!
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Old 29 August 2005, 04:18 PM   #3
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Universal Geneve is a very popular watch in the Far East and was quite a good seller in Hong Kong when I was there in the mid-90s.

For the price, I guess you can consider it a good buy; but for that money, I'd rather go the OMEGA way.

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Old 29 August 2005, 08:19 PM   #4
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Yes nice looking watch similar to the 6263/65,very good strong long
lasting well tested movement,not sure about the hands.
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Yes nice looking watch similar to the 6263/65,very good strong long
lasting well tested movement,not sure about the hands.
Let me guess, you would prefer blued steel hands?
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Let me guess, you would prefer blued steel hands?
A man after my own heart,but not with that watch.
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Old 30 August 2005, 04:25 AM   #7
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Hear you JJ...

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Universal Geneve is a very popular watch in the Far East and was quite a good seller in Hong Kong when I was there in the mid-90s.

For the price, I guess you can consider it a good buy; but for that money, I'd rather go the OMEGA way.

Cheers - JJ
JJ: Universals hold up pretty well and are regarded by collectors especially the older Compax's. There is a guy writing a book and he is looking for pictures of watches for possible inclusion. Your "Orange munchkin" is already in there. There is a new forum for it at TZ.
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Old 30 August 2005, 04:28 AM   #8
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Thanks, I'd like to read what he has to say about my pumpkin!!
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Old 30 August 2005, 07:07 AM   #9
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It's not bad looking, but at first glance, it looks too much like a Paul Newman Daytona for my liking. I'm not overly fond of the Newman Daytona look.
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Old 30 August 2005, 02:51 PM   #10
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I suppose its resemblance to the old Daytona could be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you look at it.
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