Resources for buying first UG

Fredrieksen · Oct 21, 2014

Hi guys, looking to buy my first vintage watch. I've been reading up for months on different types but feel I want to start off with something nice and later move up to a tri-compax.
so are there any resources like a chronology of different UGs.
i like the look of this one but I'm guessing it's a fake because the hands (I can't find anything like them in my searches) and it's a black dial (Someone said many are faked). The numerals font I haven't really seen either but I really like it - any comments on this?
i have asked for pics of the movement.
should I steer clear or is this an ok watch to start with? assuming the most looks ok?

LouS · Oct 21, 2014

my eyes are tearing looking at that tiny l'il picture. The dial is not original. That established, it is not really worth the effort of further examination.

Fredrieksen · Oct 22, 2014

Thank you very much LouS 😉

waXology · Oct 22, 2014

Welcome mate. I, like you, am new here too. The guys on here are awesome and very knowledgable!

I also recommend purchasing Sala's book.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261598718216?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

it's expensive but it's got loads of useful info in it.

Happy hunting.

88cut · Oct 24, 2014

LouS
my eyes are tearing looking at that tiny l'il picture. The dial is not original. That established, it is not really worth the effort of further examination.

I agree

88cut · Oct 24, 2014

waXology
Welcome mate. I, like you, am new here too. The guys on here are awesome and very knowledgable!

I also recommend purchasing Sala's book.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261598718216?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

it's expensive but it's got loads of useful info in it.

Happy hunting.

Great book!

Fredrieksen · Oct 25, 2014

Thanks guys... Yes I was expecting recommendations for that book -it may be expensive but I expect if someone is going to spend 20x on a UG it's smart. That and reading up in here 😉