As I said: To make the case more stable, often male lugs and female springbars are used. That doesn't mean that all the watches from that era have them. In fact, many have not.
But look at the cases of that era. Many are very thin. For example the UG uni compax 124103 has a very thin case and male lugs.
Question about case work, specifically drilled lugs. I've used this board as a reference on a bunch of different topics regarding these early UG chronographs and haven't been able to find a conversation on this subject. Browsing the web, I've come across a lot of examples of 1940s era tri compax that look pretty spot-on correct outside of the drilled lugs. Did UG ever do it? Maybe later on at a client's request? If not, any idea why so many have been adulterated in that specific way when they seem like they were left alone otherwise? I'm finding this confusing because it seems like such a minor aesthetic point when a dial/case look great otherwise, but meaningfully effects the value of the watch all the same.
Thanks!
While I love the look of so many of the lumed dials (and hands) on the old Tri's from the 1940s, it's also safe to say that I think I'm done at this year (I still value my marriage more than my watches...!) 😗😟
My Tri Compax. Orginally owned by my Grandfather since the 1940s. Bought it at a jeweler in Hamburg, Germany. The watch has never been restored.
My Tri Compax. Orginally owned by my Grandfather since the 1940s. Bought it at a jeweler in Hamburg, Germany. The watch has never been restored.
