Anything wrong with this aero compax?

ELV web · Mar 6, 2015

I think it is original but would like to get second opinions from the experts here.

MMMD · Mar 6, 2015

I like it. A little grotty around the edges of the dial, but a nice and original watch.

jordn · Mar 6, 2015

By in large it looks original, but there is something suspicious about the 2 and 7 numerals. I've never seen the 7 bleed into the subdial on a universal watch, but there isn't a comparable dial in Sala so I'm just guessing. Could be an older refinishing job. the dial is in a crummy condition, so not worth consideration imo

MMMD · Mar 6, 2015

I'm pretty confident it's not a redial. Here's an even grottier one for comparison.

http://www.chrono24.com/en/universa...s--id2559094.htm?id=2559094&picnum=0&tab=pics

I would take the OP's watch at the right price... which would be around 50% of the Chrono24 watch's price.

MMMD · Mar 6, 2015

Here's a better one, also with an interrupted 7.

http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=69816366

jordn · Mar 6, 2015

Sorry, I guess I wasn't being clear, but my point was that the numbers are supposed to be interrupted. On the OP watch, the 2 and 7 look filled out. Not saying this is a redial, but it's possible it has been retouched by a second party. It's also possible that it might be a mistake in part of the dial manufacturer

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jordn · Mar 6, 2015

Here is a fantastic Aero-Compax for sale: http://www.casowatches.com/store/cm...CATALOG_ID=1&LEVEL=1&CATGROUP_ID=8&STORE_ID=1

I'm saving up for this one, but I wouldn't hate it if it went to someone else in the OF UG family 😀. 8800 euros. Expensive, but ultimately worth it imo

MMMD · Mar 6, 2015

jordn
Sorry, I guess I wasn't being clear, but my point was that the numbers are supposed to be interrupted. On the OP watch, the 2 and 7 look filled out. Not saying this is a redial, but it's possible it has been retouched by a second party. It's also possible that it might be a mistake in part of the dial manufacturer.

Ah, I see what you mean. For me it's within the range of normal.

woodwkr2 · Mar 6, 2015

100% original, un-retouched.

ELV web · Mar 6, 2015

Thanks guys, the bleeding at 7 also caught my eye but I think it is just the age 😜. And it seems at right price (just about half the chrono24 after some negotiation). It is the watch featured in hodinkee by Eric last week or so.

rolokr · Mar 7, 2015

I my self would go about 2k , that's me though.

ELV web · Mar 7, 2015

I will throw in a good camera with that 😀

xcentric · Mar 14, 2015

for those of us that missed the c24 listing, can you share the final price?

ELV web · Mar 14, 2015

xcentric
for those of us that missed the c24 listing, can you share the final price?

What is c24 listing?

Gavin · Mar 14, 2015

ELV web
What is c24 listing?

Chrono24

xcentric · Mar 14, 2015

chrono24

mbirtch · Mar 14, 2015

Is the 60's Aerocompax the only known chronograph with odd number dial?

ELV web · Mar 14, 2015

I got mine (the 1941) from ebay, it is the same one in eric wind's hodinkee article. I manage to negotiate the price down a bit using the make an offer. I have no idea about the c24 listing though.

Mbirtch, I think it (the 1960) could probably be the only one with odd number but until only someone comes up with an example that proves otherwise 😜 I actually tried to buy this watch off your listing but some one got to it first and I ended up getting mine from matthew Bain.

x3no · Mar 14, 2015

jordn
Here is a fantastic Aero-Compax for sale: http://www.casowatches.com/store/cm...CATALOG_ID=1&LEVEL=1&CATGROUP_ID=8&STORE_ID=1

I'm saving up for this one, but I wouldn't hate it if it went to someone else in the OF UG family 😀. 8800 euros. Expensive, but ultimately worth it imo

Wow that one is gorgeous! Something about this one though gives me a "redial" feel. Just looks very nice--too nice--for its age. I'm no expert but at that price it would be something I ask from the dealer about!