FoxWilde 155 Posted February 20, 2019 So recently finessed this lady in charge of an estate collection to give me one of the watches. Didn’t know anything about it so I paid what the material costed, about $600 the case is 18Kt yellow gold, and what really sold it was the patina. Thing runs like a champ! Keeps about a 20 hours power reserve (not bad for the original Mainspring) and loses about 5 sec/day. Anyways, after doing some research, I contacted Sotheby’s after figuring out more about it. It’s a Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph, from the late 1940s. It has a Türler retailed dial. Türler, a jewelry store much like Tiffany & Co would sign dials on watches sold from their boutique. This one in particular, would estimate an auction price of.... $3000-$6000 USD not bad for a $600 investment. But it is pretty....I might just end up keeping it. thoughts? Fox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted February 20, 2019 You should look it up cause you could probably build a Speedy with that tricompax. Looks similar to a Lemania Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted February 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, paccbet said: You should look it up cause you could probably build a Speedy with that tricompax. Looks similar to a Lemania Build a Speedy?? Why would you destroy this beautiful vintage piece? If you want a Speedy, sell this, buy a speedy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted February 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Build a Speedy?? Why would you destroy this beautiful vintage piece? If you want a Speedy, sell this, buy a speedy My thoughts... Thanks Thommo. Maybe if I end up with a cheapie Lemania or a vintage Omega movement down the road I'd definitely love a Vintage Speedy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, FoxWilde said: My thoughts... Thanks Thommo. Maybe if I end up with a cheapie Lemania or a vintage Omega movement down the road I'd definitely love a Vintage Speedy! I think this is a great addition to your collection. If you are not wearing it and don’t want to keep it, selling it to the right person will get you just about any piece you do desire. I congratulate you on this find Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,069 Posted February 20, 2019 Not something I'd ordinarily wear (I like my watches like my women:well presented). You could sell it and buy something really nice with the proceeds. But if you don't need the funds, its a moot point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 20, 2019 Beautiful watch ... @FoxWilde I need to go to estate sales ... more often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted February 20, 2019 What TF was that about using the movement in a build!?!? I'd go back and buy 1 or 2 more of whatever there is and sell those, unless they look nicer(I highly doubt it!) and then take a vacation. ...use the movement in something else...........why we oughta......... Knucklehead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, RussP said: (I like my watches like my women:well presented). I used to be ... an one watch man ... until I got into rep ... Kakaka! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted February 20, 2019 What TF was that about using the movement in a build!?!? I'd go back and buy 1 or 2 more of whatever there is and sell those, unless they look nicer(I highly doubt it!) and then take a vacation. ...use the movement in something else...........why we oughta......... Knucklehead.They have a killer vintage Calatrava. Sent them an offer but doubt I’d get it. I could use a classy watch like that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,968 Posted February 20, 2019 Keep it, it will only appreciate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted February 20, 2019 Damn such a tough crowd. Didn’t know it’d be this blasphemous Apologies mate @FoxWilde and to whoever got riled up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted February 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, paccbet said: Damn such a tough crowd. Didn’t know it’d be this blasphemous Apologies mate @FoxWilde and to whoever got riled up No worries mate. You know if it wasn’t a $4000 gen, I’d be itching to turn that into a speedy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted February 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, FoxWilde said: No worries mate. You know if it wasn’t a $4000 gen, I’d be itching to turn that into a speedy Doesn’t seem like a refurb either. You got yourself a great deal here 39 minutes ago, Xpletiv said: ..use the movement in something else...........why we oughta......... Knucklehead. Tell that to those people who franken watches and pop gen movements on a fake watch mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted February 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, FoxWilde said: They have a killer vintage Calatrava. Sent them an offer but doubt I’d get it. I could use a classy watch like that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It’s my birthday later this year.... 21 minutes ago, brang1 said: Keep it, it will only appreciate And this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted February 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Thommo82 said: It’s my birthday later this year.... And this It’s everyones birthday later this year LOL These estate sales are my favorite thing! I sold have the pocket watches I got from an estate sale late last year and have made a killing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted February 20, 2019 It’s a lovely old watch but not my taste. If it were mine, I’d give it a gentle case/crystal cleanup and look to sell for that $2400+ profit. Very nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted February 20, 2019 6 hours ago, FoxWilde said: It’s everyones birthday later this year LOL EXACTLY!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted February 20, 2019 Lovely watch @FoxWilde you're doing well at these estate sales Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdnica 107 Posted February 20, 2019 7 hours ago, FoxWilde said: I sold have the pocket watches I got from an estate sale late last year and have made a killing! Damn! I was waiting to see the IWC and Lange offered up for sale here! But I suspect the prices you got were way above my paygrade. Care to share what you sold and what they generated as sale prices? I'm still in awe of your haul from that outing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,857 Posted February 20, 2019 8 hours ago, paccbet said: You should look it up cause you could probably build a Speedy with that tricompax. Looks similar to a Lemania Go home forest, you’re drunk stunning peice at a bargain price! I would keep it and not be tempted by redialling or refinishing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,738 Posted February 20, 2019 Beautiful watch. Lovely patina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leigh 0 Posted February 20, 2019 9 hours ago, FoxWilde said: So recently finessed this lady in charge of an estate collection to give me one of the watches. Didn’t know anything about it so I paid what the material costed, about $600 the case is 18Kt yellow gold, and what really sold it was the patina. Thing runs like a champ! Keeps about a 20 hours power reserve (not bad for the original Mainspring) and loses about 5 sec/day. Anyways, after doing some research, I contacted Sotheby’s after figuring out more about it. It’s a Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph, from the late 1940s. It has a Türler retailed dial. Türler, a jewelry store much like Tiffany & Co would sign dials on watches sold from their boutique. This one in particular, would estimate an auction price of.... $3000-$6000 USD not bad for a $600 investment. But it is pretty....I might just end up keeping it. thoughts? Fox MR has them for $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted February 20, 2019 4 hours ago, bdnica said: Damn! I was waiting to see the IWC and Lange offered up for sale here! But I suspect the prices you got were way above my paygrade. Care to share what you sold and what they generated as sale prices? I'm still in awe of your haul from that outing.... The IWC pulled in $3800 at private sales, when I had bought it for $1600 the Lange sold for $8200 bought that boy for $4500 havent sold the Vacheron or the Patek Gondolo yet. 4 hours ago, Leigh said: MR has them for $200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,269 Posted February 20, 2019 Does anyone else think @FoxWilde is a burglar..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
