What do you guys think? Is this Tricompax dial original? What about the rest?

Modest_Proposal
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Long time watcher, first time poster.

I just bought a Tricompax pretty cheaply, considering current market price. Do you think think is original? I am having real trouble putting together the pieces.

My initial reaction would be "yes" - though the word Tri-Compax look s little to high on the dial. What do you guys think?

I am also pretty skeptical about the back, which is steel. Either this is a solid gold piece or? Is it possibly gold plated?

Give me your thoughts!

,David











 
LouS
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Hi David and welcome.

A "4" as the first digit of the reference number (42201) means that this is a gold plated case.

As for the dial, at first glance I wasn't sure about the centering of the printing of the date circle but everything else checks out so I think it's original.

For me, the strongest aspect of this watch is the size - it must be what, 38mm? Overall, not a bad opening post on the Forum!
 
LouS
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Just had a look at the listing - gutsy buy - those are some really shoddy photographs.

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Modest_Proposal
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Thank you! It was gutsy - but I got the watch for $2,200 - so it worked out alright.

The caliber is a 481, which puts it to about 34-35mm in diameter.

It'll need some love and care to be working well again.
 
woodwkr2
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Checks out in my book. You got quite a bargain. Make sure you get it serviced properly.

Congrats and welcome!
 
Modest_Proposal
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Oh yes - I'm trying to get it serviced by Al Archer, in Canada. I know he's trustworthy and competent, though shipping from the US to Canada is proving difficult.
 
dsio
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Oh yes - I'm trying to get it serviced by Al Archer, in Canada. I know he's trustworthy and competent, though shipping from the US to Canada is proving difficult.

It'll be in good hands with Al, definitely worth any hassle shipping wise.
 
Tony C.
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That would be an exceptionally complicated dial to refinish. Almost certainly original.

Congratulations!
 
cicindela
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What do I think? I think you need an Avatar. 😁
 
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